The night Lindsey made her way into the world, I’d been determined not to deliver my baby that day. During my pregnancy, whenever I was…
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The Wedding Album: A Couple With Special Needs Ties The Knot
I'd begun to believe a wedding day would never happen for my daughter. But on October 14, Nick and Lindsey committed their love to one…
Blog, Life Stories, Special Needs
How Can Two Special Needs People Marry?
I was sitting in a downtown Portland, McMenamins, chatting with a friend about my daughter's recent meltdown and her upcoming wedding. Between sips of iced tea,…
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Parenting A Daughter With Mental Challenges
Yesterday was not a good day. It would be easy to say that Lindsey had turned into a Bridezilla, but that would not be accurate.…
Meet Miss Lindsey: The Other Kind Of “Special”
Due to the kindness of my computer-savvy nephew, Todd, there's a fresh, new look to my blog. For those of you following my posts, the…
Yikes! My Special Needs Daughter Had Sex!
It can be distressing when your teenage son or daughter starts having sex, but it can be even more so when your child is special…
You’re retarded!: Bullying The Mentally Challenged With Words
I was in high school when I came through the back door stomping and shaking my fists. “That guy really pissed me off!” I told…