Parents of vulnerable sons and daughters with disabilities understand life’s everyday risks at the molecular level. Worry flows in our bloodstream. When childhood wanes and adulthood unfurls, risks, opportunities and uncertainties grow exponentially. It’s tempting to pretend that life’s environment hasn’t altered, but it has.
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Who hasn’t been there? Your grip on personal control unravels…and fast. Stability and confidence slip away, depleting strength and resilience. Suddenly your capacity to cope is at risk. Women, particularly mothers, understand this at the cellular level.
Deeply personal, quality is felt in the marrow of our bones. True quality never lies in the superficial glitter of material possessions, wealth or power. Terms such as exciting and carefree may reflect memorable times, but don’t capture the broader life experience.
Curiosity is embedded in daily life. I’m a proponent of embracing its gifts, with eyes wide open. Digging below the surface of any intriguing issue increases awareness, understanding and clarity. And who could argue with that?
Resilience, like precious air, helps you breathe, adapt to circumstances and keep going during challenging times. Resilience is essential when pursuing ordinary life opportunities for a vulnerable family member. Your mettle gets routinely tested.
Love is a four-letter word. This Valentine portrait of my preschoolers captures its initial innocence and promise. As early childhood lustre faded, love introduced its many faces. Love sparkles, dulls, tarnishes, pouts and hides. Most importantly, love endures. Yes, even when buried under anger.
Every parent understands being beyond done. You paste a smile, feign superficial engagement and barely fulfill basic responsibilities. That’s all you can muster Our vulnerability blossoms when feeling alone, overwhelmed and judged. But you already know that from experience.
Resource Gems
Resource Gems
Resources that support family convictions are treasures that provide emotional sustenance, reassurance and guidance. I find comfort and encouragement in learning about the collective efforts of insightful individuals and progressive organizations. I’ve decided to share resources that resonate with me. The following list represents a small portal that can guide readers to countless worthwhile resources. I welcome hearing about others.
This list provides a sampling of diverse, resource-rich websites. Dip in, explore and customize your search—there’s so much more that awaits discovery. Click here to view my list.
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