Amanda Diekman is an ordained Presbyterian pastor, spiritual director, and autistic contemplative. She lives with her husband and three boys in the North Street community, an intentional residential community with neighbors of all abilities in Durham, NC. You can find her writing at www.amandadiekman.net and on Instagram at simple.soulful.amanda.
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