We fought for Braille to be included in J's education from the beginning. “She’ll never learn to read,” they said early on. In …
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The Blame Game – Why We Blame Ourselves but You Shouldn’t (Video)
We often blame ourselves, so why do we get mad when others blame us? *My comments are directed towards life outside of and beyond …
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Supported Independence – Identifying Our Path
Jess is my young adult daughter with autism and cortical blindness. In a recent post titled Learning To Say, I Need Help, I …
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Time Off and Accomplishments
It has been an unusual kind of week on the heels of a fun weekend. I have been given unexpected time off from Jess and from work. …
Gifts That Cannot Be Wrapped
Jess Turned 30! Zero birthdays are a big deal, apparently even for Jessica. Everywhere we went, she announced - not that it …
So, What About An Institution ?
Should I Have Just Put Her In An Institution ? I am an educated healthcare professional with an active license. However, I was …