Stories with soul: Source Mamas raising their kids with disabilities. The tears, the triumphs, the raw and the real. How did you first become aware that there might be a concern about your child’s health or development? What were the early signs that led you to seek a diagnosis? My pregnancy was pretty uneventful …
Stories with soul: Source Mamas raising their kids with disabilities. The tears, the triumphs, the raw and the real. Source Mama, Nikita Dane, has neurofibromatosis type 1, as her daughter Charlotte does. Nikita shares her story with us below.
How did you first become aware that there might be a concern about your child’s health or development? What were the early signs that led you to seek a diagnosis? When Madison was a baby she was initially reaching her developmental milestones until around 18 months old, then something changed, or maybe it didn’t because …
Sponsored content Finding trustworthy and reliable support workers for your child is tough enough, but it can be even more difficult if you live in regional or remote areas. For Anne and John Page, raising their daughter with Down syndrome in the small township of Birchip in the Mallee region of Victoria, population 700 people, …
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by Jen Sarker When people find out I am a parent of a terminally ill child, I typically get two different responses. The most common response I get is the one I dislike the most. It’s the “I’m sorry.” Simply put, it’s just sympathy mixed with the pity card. These people typically do not ask …
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By Tanya Savva I connected with another special-needs mama last week. Our time together was a powerful reminder of the value and importance of connecting with people who know your story. There’s an instant feeling that we’re fighting in the same battle and we’re there to hold each other through every moment. It’s a no …
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