“People say ‘I’m sorry’ upon first hearing about our son’s diagnosis. We wish they would instead say, ‘That’s amazing!'”
Parenting A Child With Down Syndrome Is A Joy, Not A Burden—And It’s Time The World Realizes It
Today My Non-Verbal, Autistic Daughter Told Her Sister She Loved Her, And It Was Pure Magic
“There was a matching gasp from me and Lily, heads snapping toward each other with our mouths wide open, and an instant pouring of tears. Their love is a pure, true love.”
I Was Unexpectedly Diagnosed With Breast Cancer, And Found A Strength I Didn’t Know I Had
“I was about the healthiest person you could find in a 10-mile radius, with no family history of any type of cancer.”
Disability Or Not, My Son Is Determined To Be A Racing Champion
“If you ask us, we’ll say the biggest struggle in Pedro’s journey is mobility. He can’t run, jump, or ride a bike. If you ask Pedro himself, he’ll say, ‘Who needs to run when you can RACE!’”
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.”
‘I live in a body that no longer matches my mental fortitude.’: Chronic illness warrior shares health journey
“If there is one thing – one thing – that you take from this, let it be to realize the definition of success is whatever you decide it is for your life.”
4 Common Chronic Illness Myths Debunked
“There are many misconceptions about those who are chronically ill or disabled out there.”
How A 40-Foot Fall Left Me Paraplegic And Also Saved My Life
“I no longer wake up thinking about my life; I wake up feeling the life inside myself.”
Girl With Rare H3F3a Genetic Disorder Defies All Odds By Walking
“Her diagnosis came as a surprise at what was supposed to be a normal appointment with the geneticist.”
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.”