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Exploring the emotional landscape of leaving home, this book delves into the experiences of expat and migrant children as they navigate life away from their families. It addresses the feelings of separation and the challenges of maintaining connections with loved ones while pursuing personal goals, adventures, or careers abroad. Through personal narratives, it examines the complexities of choice, belonging, and the ongoing relationship with one's roots, offering insights into the duality of seeking new horizons while cherishing familial ties.

This volume is an accessible overview of autistic relationships from the early years through to old age. This much-needed book combines the latest research findings with first-hand accounts to offer insight into the relationships of autistic people and how they differ to those of non-autistic people in a range of ways.

Even twenty years into marriage, Helen Ellis’s husband still makes her heart pitter patter. The New York Times bestselling author paints a portrait of true romance for our times in these surprising, sexy, and hilariously frank essays about love, marriage, and her last first kiss. "Ellis is one of our greatest living humorists, in the same league as Sedaris and Irby...A fascinating portrait of middle-aged love.” —Ann Napolitano, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Edward Welcome to the Coral Lounge, a room in Helen Ellis’s New York City apartment painted such an exuberant shade that a Peeping Tom left a sticky note asking for the color. It is in the Coral Lounge where all the parties happen: A game called “What’s in the box?” makes its uproarious debut, the Puzzle Posse pounces on a 500-piece jigsaw of a beheaded priest, and guests don blindfolds for a raucous bridal shower. When the pandemic shuts down the city, the Coral Lounge becomes a place of refuge, where Helen and her husband binge-watch Joan Collins’s Dynasty, dote on two spoiled cats, and where Helen discovers that even twenty years into marriage, her husband still makes her heart pitter patter.

This book offers an in in-depth examination of how autistic people mask, why they do it and the impact it can have on their wellbeing. Combining the latest research with contributed case studies, it provides a thorough and illuminating introduction to this important but underserved area.

The Coral Lounge serves as a vibrant backdrop for the unfolding romance between Helen Ellis and her husband, showcasing lively gatherings filled with quirky games and unexpected moments. As the pandemic transforms their social scene into a cozy refuge, the couple navigates intimacy and humor in their daily lives, sharing meals and laughter with their beloved cats. Through a series of candid and witty essays, Ellis captures the essence of contemporary love, blending romance with the absurdities of life in a refreshingly honest manner.

A powerful endorsement from Ann Patchett highlights the book's emotional resonance and appeal. The description suggests a compelling narrative or themes that deeply connect with readers. It implies a strong, engaging writing style that captivates and leaves a lasting impression.

The bestselling author of American Housewife and Southern Lady Code presents an “inspiring, hilarious, straight-to-the-point” collection of essays on friendship among women. When Helen Ellis and her lifelong friends gather for a reunion on the Redneck Riviera, they share more than just stories of their lives; they unpack the complexities of aging, from relationships and loss to the challenges of middle age. With humor and candor, Ellis explores topics like married sex, emotional healing, and the realities of menopause, all while maintaining a fierce bond with her friends. In twelve gloriously comic and moving essays, she reflects on experiences that resonate deeply with women pushing fifty, tackling everything from personal insecurities to shared laughter over dirty jokes and nostalgic memories. The book captures the essence of friendship, vulnerability, and resilience, showcasing Ellis’s sensational humor and emotional generosity. It reads like the best cocktail party of your life, filled with raw honesty and a celebration of the powerful connections that define women's lives. This collection elevates Ellis's acclaimed voice, offering readers a heartfelt and entertaining exploration of life’s ups and downs.

Felicity Sedgewick i Sarah Douglas opisują, jak wyglądają związki osób w spektrum autyzmu na różnych etapach ich życia. Badają emocje i ich okazywanie, tworzenie więzi, trudne sytuacje życiowe oraz możliwe sposoby ich rozwiązania. Omawiają przy tym najważniejsze tematy: ·związki we wczesnych latach życia; ·przyjaźnie dziecięce i nastoletnie; ·pierwsze miłości związki romantyczne i seksualne osób dorosłych; ·związki osób LGBTQ+; ·związki z bliższą i dalszą rodziną; ·problemy starości. Autyzm. Miłość, przyjaźń, relacje, oferuje również praktyczne zalecenia skierowane zarówno do osób autystycznych, jak i nieautystycznych – dotyczące tego, jak osiągnąć zdrowe i satysfakcjonujące związki międzyludzkie. Przewodnik po relacjach osób autystycznych na przestrzeni życia, łączący wiedzę naukową z osobistymi doświadczeniami autorek i osób w spektrum autyzmu. Wnikliwe spojrzenie na spektrum autyzmu z perspektywy związków i relacji. Izabela Hnidziuk-Machnica, dyrektor zarządzająca Fundacji Aleklasa

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