From a Veteran Special Needs Mom: Don’t Lose Hope
When my son was newly diagnosed with autism, I was reading everything—the good, the bad, and the ugly. So much…
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When my son was newly diagnosed with autism, I was reading everything—the good, the bad, and the ugly. So much…
Continue ReadingAs I sit here by the warm glow of the fire, I find myself once again, reflecting on our life,…
Continue ReadingMy youngest baby was my only child to go to preschool. It was necessary and heartbreaking. I was so sad…
Continue ReadingMy son went missing this summer. It was a beautiful day and our whole extended family had rented tubes to…
Continue ReadingIt’s 6:03 a.m., and I’m awakened by the brightness of the kitchen light flooding our bedroom. In the kitchen, I…
Continue ReadingFor most, summer break means freedom: slow mornings, Popsicles, Slip 'N Slides, and late bedtimes. But for parents like me…
Continue ReadingI am often amazed at how people scrutinize me because of my compelling need to control my schedule and calendar.…
Continue ReadingWhen my disabled son, Lucas, was an adorable little boy, I thought (and declared loudly!) that as long as I…
Continue ReadingTwo years ago, my youngest daughter was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome—a progressive genetic disorder characterized by the inability to speak,…
Continue ReadingThink of something faster than a 7-year-old boy on a two-wheel bike. Maybe a race car at the drop of…
Continue ReadingI see you trying to keep your head above water every day, trying to juggle all of your responsibilities, have…
Continue ReadingI gained a bit of insight today. We were walking past the checkout at the store this afternoon when we came upon a…
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