Comparisons: The Myth That All Problems Are Created Equal
“No one’s problem is more or less important than anyone else’s.” “Everyone is dealing with something.” “We all have our own struggles,...
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A BLOG FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DIFFERENCES, DISABILITIES, AND DIAGNOSES
Is My Child Living a Good Life?
When you are a special needs parent, you are often forced to face a host of heavy questions. What will happen when my child gets too big...
Typically Developing Peers: How My Daughter Changes Their Perspective
My family lives in a quiet cul-de-sac—a peaceful little tree-lined oasis—with ten young children in the nearby homes. It’s really the...
Bodies: How My Views about Bodies and Abilities Have Changed Because of My Daughter
My gym has a bank of televisions placed right above the only line of available treadmills. I’m not a fan of daytime television or local...
Work and Identity: How Our Career Paths and Identities Change When We Become Special Needs Parents
One of my favorite gym songs is Suit and Jacket by Judah & The Lion. I love the way it begins quietly but builds to a crashing crescendo....
Transformations: Things that change after a Diagnosis
Since my daughter’s diagnosis many things in my life have transformed. It’s not only my hopes, dreams, and plans for the future that are...
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