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Mom is a three letter word with a whole lot of meaning

Ryan Brunner

May 131 min read

Mom is a three letter word with a whole lot of meaning

To the person who raised me. You are the true light of my life. I have loved you since the day I was born. And I do not think that is...

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I celebrate autism every month, not just in April.

Ryan Brunner

Apr 91 min read

I celebrate autism every month, not just in April.

I want to acknowledge this month and how my ability as a non-speaker can teach others. I am a human just like all of you. I have a...

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Im inspired by sunshine to write a poem.

Ryan Brunner

Mar 251 min read

Im inspired by sunshine to write a poem.

Title: Spring in the Making The trees have been asleep. The grass has been under a bed of frost. Darkness has taken over the world....

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Valentine's Day means many different things to each person. How do you feel on Valentine's Day? Is this something that should be celebrated once a year or should love be celebrated daily?

Ryan Brunner

Feb 271 min read

Valentine's Day means many different things to each person. How do you feel on Valentine's Day? Is this something that should be celebrated once a year or should love be celebrated daily?

Love is a universal language. We all have the ability to love and be loved. It forms in our bodies deep in our minds. The feeling is the...

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I was inspired by the Teddy Swims song titled Lose Control.

Ryan Brunner

Feb 271 min read

I was inspired by the Teddy Swims song titled Lose Control.

Out of control is an unwanted feeling. Often starting in our minds and taking over our bodies. It starts to consume your entire being....

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Ryan Brunner

Feb 121 min read

Thinking About the Sunset

As the sun sets down on the day our world begins to change. The sky brings beauty in the form of color. Pinks and shades of purple burn...

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My communication partner Miranda asked me if I could relate to the quote “My roots have been growing underneath ground, unseen, for so long, and I feel like today I’m sprouting, finally above ground”

Ryan Brunner

Feb 61 min read

My communication partner Miranda asked me if I could relate to the quote “My roots have been growing underneath ground, unseen, for so long, and I feel like today I’m sprouting, finally above ground”

This quote is very relatable. Each day I wake up with good intentions. I have a heart that is very big. I have a brain fueled with the...

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