I Lost Sight, But Now I See

Last week, I wrote a snippet from a bad week that had come near the end of a tough school year. After that post and some of the comments I received, I realized that I lost sight of a critical ingredient through my struggle. I was wasn’t relying on my faith.

Reality Check: Life of a Special Needs Mom

I’m sitting in the diner having lunch with my son just trying not to cry. Maybe I have had my head up my ass all these years. Did I overestimate what I thought my son would be able to do? Do I need a reality check?

Special Prom: A Night to Shine

This past Friday was like a dream come true … My Joe had the pleasure of attending a very special prom. I don’t know where the time went, but he is a senior this year and will be my last child to finish high school.

Special Needs Mom: A Life of Advocacy

So much of what defines me and who I am is being a special needs mom. For 33 years now I have been somebody’s mom but saved the best for last. I am Joey’s mom. A mama bear who will fight for her son’s rights to be treated equally and fairly in this world.