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Sydney Emma was born on December 23, 2005.  It was a typical day for a family who was just about...

What Is SMS?

I think this is best answered with a combination of scientific fact and perspective.  I present the perspective of a...

What Kind of Trauma Do Special Needs Parents Experience?

Lately, I’ve been getting a recurring question in response to some of my recent blog posts. It goes something like… Read More

The Night Shift Isn’t Coming: What The Pitt Taught Me About Caregiving Without a Team

I recently started watching The Pitt, and while I won’t give too much of the plot away, I will say… Read More

The Painful Process of Taking the Next Step: A Special Needs Parenting Journey

The First Steps Toward Acceptance When Sydney was about 20 months old, her Birth to Three caseworker began discussing the… Read More

The Unintended Consequences of Systemic Changes on Caregivers

Feeling under attack by a system that is supposed to help, support, and protect is a terrible experience for anyone…. Read More

Why Gaslighting Isn’t Always a Bad Thing

  Caregiving is an act of love, sacrifice, and resilience. But for those of us who are in it for… Read More