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You've Been Showing Up for Everyone Else. It's Your Turn to Find Your People.
Raising a child with autism or other special needs can be isolating. Pure Living Family brings parents together through fun events, meaningful connections, and opportunities to recharge with people who understand.
You don't have to explain everything here. You just have to show up.
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If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
You've canceled plans with friends so many times, you've stopped being invited.
You and your spouse love each other — but you can't remember the last time you actually connected.
You've lost track of who you were before this became your whole life.
You don't want advice. You don't want a support group. You just want to be around people who don't need you to explain everything.
You're doing an incredible job. And you are more alone than you should ever have to be. Come connect with other parents just like you.
That's exactly why we exist.
We create real experiences for parents who need a real break.
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Parent Date Nights
Your marriage matters. We create a beautiful, intentional evening out — so you and your partner can actually reconnect, without the logistical impossible of finding care.
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Wellness Experiences
Sound baths, breathwork, and calming experiences designed specifically with the stressed-out caregiver nervous system in mind. Come feeling tense. Leave feeling human again.
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Community Gatherings
Low-key, warm, and real. Events where you can show up, meet other parents who truly understand your life, and just... exist without having to perform or explain.
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What actually happens at a Pure Living Family event?
We know showing up somewhere new — especially when you're exhausted — can feel like too much to ask. So here's the honest truth about what our events are like:
- You don't have to be "on." Nobody's going to ask you to share, perform, or pretend things are fine.
- Everyone in the room gets it. These are parents in the same season of life. You won't have to explain what a hard week looks like.
- It's genuinely enjoyable. We put care into every detail — the venue, the experience, the atmosphere. You deserve something that actually feels good.
- We curate events for Moms and Dads. Take turns getting a release from the stress.
It's okay if you almost talked yourself out of it. Most people do. And most people are really glad they came.
"I almost didn't come. I was so tired and I'd canceled on myself a hundred times. But I walked in and within five minutes I was laughing with someone who just… understood. I cried on the way home — the good kind." — Sarah M., mom of two
Upcoming Events
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Dad's Cold Plunge & Breakfast | Saturday, Decem...
Shawn BlymillerDads, you deserve community, too. Join other special needs dads for a hearty breakfast, real conversation, and an optional cold plunge at Plunj Draper on Saturday, December 12 at 9:00...
Dad's Cold Plunge & Breakfast | Saturday, Decem...
Shawn BlymillerDads, you deserve community, too. Join other special needs dads for a hearty breakfast, real conversation, and an optional cold plunge at Plunj Draper on Saturday, December 12 at 9:00...
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Football Night: Family Timeout | Friday, Octobe...
Shawn BlymillerPure Living Family is giving away 50 free tickets to the Utah State vs. Washington State football game on Friday, October 9th at 7:00 PM at Maverick Stadium in Logan,...
Football Night: Family Timeout | Friday, Octobe...
Shawn BlymillerPure Living Family is giving away 50 free tickets to the Utah State vs. Washington State football game on Friday, October 9th at 7:00 PM at Maverick Stadium in Logan,...
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Jazz Night: Dads’ Timeout | Friday, April 10th ...
Shawn BlymillerPure Living Family Foundation hosted a Dads' Timeout at the Delta Center — Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies. A FREE night out for dads of special needs kids.
Jazz Night: Dads’ Timeout | Friday, April 10th ...
Shawn BlymillerPure Living Family Foundation hosted a Dads' Timeout at the Delta Center — Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies. A FREE night out for dads of special needs kids.
What parents say about showing up at an event
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"I walked in not knowing anyone. I left with three new friends and a lighter heart. That hasn't happened in years." — Jen T.
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"My husband and I hadn't had a real date night in over a year. The Parent Date Night was exactly what our marriage needed — and we didn't have to worry about childcare for once." — Marcus & Dina R.
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"I cried in the parking lot before going in. And then I cried again on the way home — but from relief. These are my people." — Amanda K.
Recent Impact
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🏛 Federal Testimony — IACC
Watch the video & learn more →On April 28, 2026, our founder delivered oral public comment before the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), the federal advisory committee on autism research and policy — advocating for expanded federal research funding into caregiver-focused, community-based support.
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🏛️ Utah State Capitol Testimony
Learn more →In March 2024, our founder testified before Utah state lawmakers at the Utah State Capitol, advocating for expanded legal access to psychedelic-assisted therapy for parents and caregivers of children with special needs.
You've been showing up for everyone else. It's okay to show up for yourself.
Our next event is coming up soon. You don't need to be ready. You don't need to have it together. You just need to come.
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The Pure Living Family Podcast
Real conversations on autism, non-speaking communication, and helping kids thrive — from a family living it firsthand.
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