Special needs mom

To the lonely mom of a child with special needs. I don't blame my friends. How could they possibly understand? And yet, it is always here.

A mother's real life look at PTSD. Special Needs Parents and PTSD: This Is What Happens

Imagine with me for a minute that you're a special needs mom... Here's a glimpse into what life might be like with special needs and PTSD.

My cousin posted this on Facebook. I'm not sure of it's origins but I just had to share :)

One of the hardest aspects of being a special needs family is accepting the reality that this isn’t something you’re going to “get through”. I’ll be honest, it really bothers […]

From foundations and grants to books, bikes and benefits - a big list of places that can help out with free stuff for kids with disabilities

There is a unique kind of grief that comes along with being the parent of a child with special needs. For me, the grief comes in waves, sometimes threatening to overtake me while at other times ebbing and allowing me the chance to breathe.

Unless you are raising a special needs child, you don’t understand. The daily struggle is real. Try and imagine the work of exhibiting patience, discipline and love while a child presses into you with challenging behavior day after day. Note: This is an anonymous guest post. A reader wrote to me with her experience. It...Read More

The Complete List of Free Things and Grants for Kids with Special Needs #DontPayFull

I had to chuckle a little when I saw this quote come up in my FB feed. I think it accurately describes what we special needs parents feel at times. Our lives are so complex and so confusing that those who haven't walked this road must wonder at us sometimes! Even as I chuckled, I had to admit it was 100% spot on. For many of us, our children's disabilities are hidden and no one knows what goes on inside the walls of our homes. Explaining a complex, invisible disability is hard. I often find…