Here’s to the Apraxia Warriors
This one is for my son. My second born. My kind and gentle child. My apraxia warrior. From birth, he’s…
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This one is for my son. My second born. My kind and gentle child. My apraxia warrior. From birth, he’s…
Continue ReadingI cried on the way to my daughters doctor's appointment this morning. She is not seriously ill; I have friends…
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