The week has taken a turn for James Guttman as he speaks about coping with grief and the shocking religious sign he received the other day.  Plus, in the midst of it all, the passing of his 17-year-old cat Tipsy on Thursday.

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I Think I Had A Religious Experience

James Guttman is back with a look at humorous moments from his non-verbal son with autism&apos;s interactions with others, their reactions, and how accepting him brought about some open, funny, and honest stories. Plus, the vanishing face of offensive music.

Funny & Awkward Moments For An Autism Dad

On the fifth anniversary of HiBlogImDad.com, James Guttman reflects on how things have changed in the past five years, including a look back at the two articles he republished (for the first time) this week. The first dealt with his quintuple bypass and the life-changing effect it had. The other was the first time he had written about his son&apos;s autism and evolving understanding of parenting a non-verbal child on the spectrum. 

Five Years Of Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

James Guttman tells the story of a teacher who made a difference by being "cool" and expecting the best versus one who let the kids do anything and taught nothing. He examines how he&apos;s emulated one in his fathering, how being open and honest changes everything, the way his son with autism overcame haircut fear, and more.

Cool Dad, Good Teacher, Bad Teacher, and Autism-Friendly Haircuts

Continuing the week&apos;s raw stories started on HiBlogImDad.com earlier, James Guttman tells another tale he never thought he would. It&apos;s the purple-tinged tale from 12th-grade health when a merry teacher chose to mock him rather than teach. Plus, the train incident and the insanity of dropping off his kids at school.

When My Health Teacher Made Me The Villain

James Guttman looks at this week&apos;s HiBlogImDad.com posts including a story about someone who talked trash and then proved, when confronted, that their opinions weren&apos;t based on reality. Plus, his non-verbal son&apos;s sense of humor, Saving The Cheerleader and Saving the World, along with Miracle Berries, the fruit that lets you eat lemons. Seriously.

Garbage People Talk Trash (It's What They Do)

James Guttman talks in-depth about living with bipolar disorder, how he was diagnosed, the triggers that he looks out for, and how he&apos;s learned to push past the feelings that used to rock him. Also, his non-verbal son&apos;s recent issues with autism transitions, why he forgot that was a thing, and the ways they&apos;ve managed it. Plus, the five year anniversary of HiBlogImDad.com, celebrities you never heard of, life resumes, Lil Tay, Linda McMahon, and more. 

Autism Transitions & Mental Health Triggers

Ring in 2022 with James Guttman in an episode that looks back on the most challenging and rewarding year of his life. JG looks back on his first post-divorce year, the people he&apos;s blessed to have, the people he&apos;s blessed to be rid of, and the family he doesn&apos;t know who have their Christmas Card hanging upon his whiteboard.

'21 & Done

James Guttman has the Christmas Spirit for, perhaps, the first time ever. James looks at this year&apos;s autism-inclusive event, past battles with bipolar and seasonal depression, the disastrous 2019 Christmas, JG&apos;s big changes this past year, being grateful for new people in his life, and more. Plus, this week&apos;s posts on HiBlogImDad.com and discovering Christmas Lights.

A Special Christmas Christmas Special

Who has two thumbs and a broken toe? James Guttman. J.G. gives the story of how, on his way to record last week&apos;s podcast, he broke his toe. The tale includes the return of the soft-spoken corona-doc from March, learning what a fracture is, the punishment of exercise, and more. Plus, the latest on HiBlogImDad.com about his snazzy non-verbal son with autism&apos;s attire, leaving parties early with a special needs child, a TV show that will make anyone feel ancient, the old movies at the Lindenhurst Movie Theater, Shel Silverstein, and a 2nd-grade story that has never faded from the annoying memories section. 

The Broken Toe Sessions

James Guttman has just put up his tree and, in his first post-divorce Christmas, is learning about the holiday spirit. James talks frankly about being bipolar, triggers, signs when he was younger, and more. Plus, giving his non-verbal son with autism a chance to just be a kid, decorating for the holidays, and 143 (aw).

Talking About Mental Health, Being Bipolar, And The Holidays

James Guttman is thankful even on the final Friday of November for finding his people but offers a cautionary look at how those people can be hard to spot after a lifetime of others. Including the recent reminder he had of how far he&apos;s come, the big evolutionary year, rewatching his son with autism&apos;s baby videos, 90s nostalgia, and the infamous 1994 story of when James met Joey Buttafuoco. 

Find Your People

James Guttman talks about his blog post, "The Year Santa Gave Me Coal For Christmas", and why he felt it was time to speak out, how there are stories far worse than that from his childhood, and the realization he had to come to in order to not repeat the cycle of abuse with his own children. Also, watered-down orange juice for his non-verbal son, dated Mr. Belvedere references, and the time James helped a parrot save the day.

How To Break The Cycle Of Abuse

Happy Noveaster! James Guttman explains the annual tradition in his home for those who aren&apos;t familiar, what gross food they ate this year, how it started, and why he offered to call it off in 2021. Plus, dealing with an autism diagnosis, the Autism Speaks walk that changed everything for James&apos;s family, the mega kid, an impromptu Pete Davidson impression, old Big Brother contestants, and more.

The Mega-Noveaster Special

James Guttman looks at the checklists special needs parents need to fill out, trusting teachers to have the best interests of his non-verbal child with autism, when his defensive mode softened, what makes him feel old, and more.

Who, Why, & When Special Needs Parents Need To Trust

James Guttman, the dad behind "Hi Blog! I'm Dad", on raising a non-verbal child with Autism and a non-stop verbal child without Autism. A positive look at parenting and life aiming to normalize how people see families that include children with special needs.