“The universe knew my heart needed her long before I realized it.”
How I Went From Heartbreak To Building My Dream Family In My Mid-40s
Just 2 Days Into Wheelchair Use, My Daughter Has Already Experienced Inaccessibility And Discrimination
“Please, I beg you, be kind and considerate to the ones who may need it a little more.”
How I Found Strength As A Mother To A Child With Genetic Epilepsy
“Despite all the challenges and in face of all struggles, there is so much love in our house.”
How I Found Sobriety As A Special Needs Mom
“My only regret is not getting sober sooner.”
‘Mom, is Charlotte still dead?’: Mom shares life and loss of daughter with special needs
“The words felt like a knife to my heart. ‘Yes honey, she’s in heaven now.’ Lincoln got excited and asked, ‘Are we going to be the best sisters ever?’ I reassured her, fighting back tears, ‘Honey, you already are.'”
Mom Of 4 Adopts Boy With Down Syndrome Who Has ‘Most Contagious Belly Laugh’
“It was love at first sight.”
It Took 12 Years For My Son To Be Diagnosed With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
“It can occur with a few drinks before a woman knows she is pregnant.”
Mom Of 3 Can’t Contain Joy After Surprise Baby With Down Syndrome In Mid-Forties
“It’s a privilege to love someone with Down syndrome. But to be loved BY someone with Down syndrome, now that is just pure magic.”
‘If you want them you need to move.’: Mom shares sudden adoption of foster siblings with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
“‘No one ever calls to check on foster kids. What do you want?’ Over the next couple of months, we moved quickly through so many decisions.”
It Took 16 Years For My Son To Get His Autism Diagnosis
“The school’s solution to my son’s meltdowns were suspensions. The principal balked at me and said, ‘Your son is NOT Autistic. He can make eye contact when he wants to. The only thing your son is, is manipulative.’ This began the years-long mission to diagnose Jonah, and allow him a fair chance at education.”