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Firelight is a newsletter for anyone tending to the quiet glow of hope amid the dark wilds of an earthly life.

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    Heather is a poet, essayist, and autism advocate. She writes about caregiving and creativity. She has written for Inkwell, The Rabbit Room, and Autism Speaks.

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