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Life as a special needs dad (when you have anxiety)
It's hard to think about what kind of boy and man he will grow up to be because of some of the struggles he has, like his sensory issues. It's another thing to…
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Embracing My Son’s Autism: A Dad’s Perspective
When our son Jack was born in 2009, it seemed like a natural thing that he would grow up to enjoy many of the same things that I had as a boy and…
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Growing up with a Sibling with Down Syndrome {A Sister’s Perspective}
From a sibling’s perspective of growing up with someone with special needs: I would have it no other way.
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Making a Way in the Wilderness: Marriage and Special Needs
As parents of a child with special needs, we are wandering in the wilderness. We are thirsting in the desert. But through both arguments and tears, laughter and joy we can walk together…
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5 Ways Our Special Needs Child Strengthened Our Marriage (and How We Stayed Together)
Both my husband and I would agree our faith was much shallower before we had a child with special needs. The Bible talks repeatedly about the reason for trials and tribulations in the…
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What Special Needs Family Life is Really Like: An Overview
The greatest need that the special needs family has is recognition of the fact that they are first and foremost, "normal" people, just like you.
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31 Days of Supporting the Special Needs Family
The Story Behind this Special Needs Series The story of this series begins five years ago. Kathryn, Sara, and I were young military wives who had met online. We were expecting our first babies – all…
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seven {more} things my #Allume roomies should know about me
Last year, I shared 10 things that would let my roommates get to know me a bit better {and a vlog}. This year, I'm sharing a few more things with my NEW roommates,…
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Beauty in the Mess ~ Edition 09.27.14
I really have no words for how difficult the last few weeks have been for our family. Our son’s behavior has led to both a suspension and expulsion from his private preschool (although…
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September Link Love
That time when I share goodies from all over the internet for your reading pleasure…enjoy! To all sleep-deprived parents… {awesome video parody}
