by Jolene | Jun 24, 2024 | Grief, In Parents, PTSD, Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
The Physical Manifestations of Grief in Caregivers The physical manifestations of grief in caregivers are unexpected and pervasive. That, in a nutshell, is what God has been teaching me since the death of my mother on June 23, 2023. Mom’s suffering was great during...
by Steve Harris | Jun 12, 2024 | Encouragement, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support
A Little Boy, a Little Wheelchair, and a Big Lesson about Servanthood A Little Boy, a Little Wheelchair, and a Big Lesson about Servanthood by guest blogger Steve Harris addresses the servanthood aspect of caring for children with disabilities and special needs with...
by Steve Siler | Jun 5, 2024 | Encouragement, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support
Whole in the Sight of God “Whole in the Sight of God” is one of many songs written by musician and today’s guest blogger, Steve Siler. In this post, he explains not only the how and why behind the song’s creation, but also his personal connection to those...
by Jolene | May 29, 2024 | Grief, In Parents, PTSD, Special Needs Parenting, Uncategorized
Experiencing Post-Traumatic Growth while Raising a Child with Disabilities Experiencing post-traumatic growth (PTG) while raising a child with disabilities may not be on your radar screen when you’re drowning in the stress associated with caregiving. The only growth...
by Karen Wright | May 22, 2024 | Encouragement, Special Needs Parenting
Close to the Brokehearted Being close to the brokenhearted meant initiating friendship with another special needs mom over coffee for guest blogger Karen Wright. In today’s post she tells the story of confidences shared in a children’s hospital cafeteria, hugs...
by Kelly Denham | May 15, 2024 | Grief, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support
Mending Broken Hearts Mending broken hearts is all too familiar to guest blogger Kelly Denham. She and her husband’s hearts are still mending after a medical mistake left their son TJ irrevocably injured and later resulted in the decision she wrote about in today’s...