special needs
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Today I gained a small victory. I call it small, but honestly, it feels huge to me — and for Felix. For the first time, Felix let me cut his hair with no tears. When Felix was one, he had his first haircut at a traditional kids’ salon with scissors and clippers. He did great,… Read more
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Yesterday, February 4th, Felix turned seven — and we decided to celebrate in a way that felt a little bigger than usual. Instead of staying home for his usual favorite lunch (pizza, of course), his dad and I took him to Pizza Ranch so he could experience the full pizza-buffet adventure. We knew it might… Read more
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I’m having a rough day today, so I’m going to throw a pity party and rant. Don’t wanna hear it? Don’t read it. Still reading? That’s on you. Today was the day I was supposed to have my right hip replacement surgery, at LONG LAST!! I’ve been waiting years for relief from this incessant and… Read more
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Parenting is a journey that never truly ends. My kids are now adults, but their lives continue to intertwine with mine. From guiding them through challenges to celebrating their successes, I’m proud to be a part of their lives in every way possible. Read more
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When I had Felix, I pictured music lessons, school trips, and a life full of adventure. Instead, our world revolves around therapy, medical care, and constant supervision. I had to mourn the life I imagined for him, but what’s grown in its place is something just as powerful—a quieter kind of love that fills every… Read more
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