You Are Not Alone in This
A gathering place for parents, caregivers, and believers who are still showing up — tired, faithful, and keeping company with each other.
A gathering place for parents, caregivers, and believers who are still showing up — tired, faithful, and keeping company with each other.
Resources
Notes from the porch — real stories, honest faith, Scripture that meets you where you are. No fluff. No spam. Just the kind of company that matters. Shaun reads every reply.
Join the community →Every line pulled from Shaun's published books. Browse, filter by theme, copy to share, or shop them on a T-shirt or mug. Searchable, sortable, and free to use.
Browse all 100 quotes →Two books available now on Amazon — GrandpaDad Adventures and Guide My Decisions. Steady My Emotions. Five more in the series in various stages of writing.
See all books →Weekly faith reflections drawn from the GrandpaDad manuscripts — Scripture paired with real moments from Shaun's life. Something to carry into a Tuesday morning.
The people who read these books have their own stories. This is where they'll share them — in their own words, with their own kind of honesty.
Discussion guides for small groups, prayer sheets for caregivers, and printable devotional pages drawn from the GrandpaDad books.
Where Shaun is speaking next — conferences, church events, autism fairs, caregiver retreats. If he's coming to your area, you'll find it here first.
Speaking clips, short video devotionals, and podcast appearances. Shaun's voice — for when reading isn't what the moment calls for.
Every note from the porch — searchable and available to read, even if you weren't subscribed when it was sent.
From the Books
"You are not behind. You are walking."
— Shaun Hern, Guide My Decisions"The interruptions were the ministry."
— Shaun Hern, GrandpaDad Adventures"Grace doesn't remove the mess. It meets you in it."
— Shaun Hern, Guide My Decisions"Your children don't need you finished. They need you faithful."
— Shaun Hern, GrandpaDad AdventuresOrganizations Worth Knowing
Shaun writes about community because he's needed it. These organizations have served families like his — and may serve yours.
Disability services, advocacy, and support for individuals and families across the US.
easterseals.com →Resources specifically for grandparents and relatives raising children.
aarp.org/grandparenting →Education, advocacy, and community connection for autistic individuals and their families.
autismsociety.org →The GrandpaDad community — stories, updates, and real conversation with Shaun.
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