Love Beyond Words
My daughter Lexi lost her words and some of her motor functioning when she was two years old. She was…
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The Sweetest Mother's Day Gift!
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special needs motherhood
By Krystal Sieben To the Fifth Grade Parents: Thank You
To the fifth-grade parents in my community: How are we here already? The end of fifth grade. The end of…
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To the Special Needs Mom Wondering If God Has Abandoned Her
It’s 6:03 a.m., and I’m awakened by the brightness of the kitchen light flooding our bedroom. In the kitchen, I…
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There’s Nothing Better than My Boy’s Hugs
There's nothing better than his hugs. It's been said that autistic people lack empathy. That couldn't be farther from the…
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By Jess Ronne Did I Make Caring for You My Idol?
When my disabled son, Lucas, was an adorable little boy, I thought (and declared loudly!) that as long as I…
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By Linda Orleans Life with Autism Is Full of Ticking Time Bombs
Many of us who live with autism are familiar with the comings and goings of the ticking time bomb—one that…
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By Maria Garito The Weight of the I Don’t Know
I just don't know. Maybe this is why it's been such a difficult road, the "not knowing" bit. If you…
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My Forever Boy
It all goes by so fast . . . The in utero diagnosis. The constant prayers. Your frail body being…
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By Holly Dignen Dear Special Needs Mama, You’re Doing Great
Dear special needs mama, It was a rare occasion that I was able to skip out of the house and…
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