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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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Announcing 31 Days of Supporting the Special Needs Family {starts October 1st}
Announcing 31 Days of Supporting the Special Needs Family - a blog series starting October 1, 2014 at beautifulinhistime.com. Providing hope and encouragement to special needs families and endeavoring to open dialogue, build…
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Mother’s Day and Special Needs Parenting
As a special needs mom on Mother's Day, I feel full of joy and hope. Though I do not always know where this journey is taking us, I do know all things are…
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I’m not lazy. I’m a “real mom” with Chronic Fatigue
I don’t really want this to be my reality. But it is, so I am trying to rest in grace while trying to navigate mothering through my limitations and feel less alone in…