As the Sibling of a Child With Special Needs, She Learns From Him Too
She sat beside me in the car, diligently working on sorting letters from the Elmo case she so often carries…
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Drug Addiction Stole Him Away
I miss the way my little brother used to be before drug addiction consumed his life. When I think of…
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Losing a Sibling Means You Grow Up Just a Little Bit Faster
What does it mean when a child loses a sibling? It’s a question I am fortunate enough not to have…
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When These Moments With Your Youngest Are Gone, They’re Gone Forever
Ooh, my youngest. He is still a baby. Isn't he? I mean, he might be seven now, but in my…
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I’ll Never Stop Missing My Brother in Heaven
My life can be split into two sections: things that happened before my brother died, and things that have happened…
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Dear Sibling of a Special Needs Child, I See You
A letter to my son . . . a thank you letter to my son, Being an older brother to…
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You’re Such a Great Big Brother, My Son
My oldest is eight, and although he’s still little, his heart for others is so very big. If someone is…
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You Would Have Been Such a Good Big Brother
An open letter to my son . . . Dear Ben, I’m so sorry we are unable to give you…
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Dear Second Child, How Lucky You Are To Have a Built-in Friend
My sweet second born, I hope someday you know. Know how special it is to be the second child. Your…
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Learning To Live Without a Sibling Never Gets Easier
Happy 37th birthday, little brother. It’s been 25 years since we last celebrated together. It's been said that siblings are…
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Dear Mama, Your Heart is Built For This
Hey mama, I see you there, super pregnant and super emotional. I know you’re worried. I know you’re spending countless…
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I Missed Out On 30 Years With the Brother I Never Knew I Had
It’s no secret my father and I have a strained relationship. I’ve opened my heart to speak about our troubled…
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