Lindsey received her November Marion County election ballot in the mail last week. “I don’t really care to vote,” Lindsey said when she called her…
Category: Special Needs
Special Needs: Life Event Causes Pain In Neck
“Have you experienced a major trauma in the last couple months?” Dr. Good Hands asks quietly, holding a stapled packet of papers, ready to share…
Special Couple Says, “I’d Marry You All Over Again”
Back in June, my cousin and his wife celebrated a milestone anniversary. “I would marry you today all over again,” Lori recited the first line…
Blog, Life Stories, Special Needs
Advocate or Obstacle: A Mother Questions Her Role In Raising Daughter With Special Needs
Sometimes I wonder if, instead of being an advocate for my daughter, I’m a huge obstacle. But how can that be? I want what most…
A Couple With Special Needs: In Sickness And In Health
For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health. Those were the words Lindsey and Nick recited to each other just…
Yep, Lindsey Has A Brother, And It’s His Birthday
Lindsey was almost three when we brought her little brother home from the hospital. She couldn’t get enough of Michael’s tiny mouth, nose, and ears.…
Dear Lindsey and Nick: My Husband Is A Gambler . . .
Lindsey and Nick offered marriage advice in honor of their first anniversary. It turns out this couple enjoys giving advice. “I think we’re good at…
Lindsey And Nick: Spread The Word To End The Use Of The “R” Word
Fourth grade was the first time my daughter was called the “R” word. Lindsey hated recess. “No one plays with me,” she said. Every time I…