Special Needs

BCBST – Let’s Talk

I never expected over 15,000 signatures on our Change.org petition (more…)

6 years ago

Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN Wants My Son to Die

My son is a joy. (more…)

6 years ago

What Charlie Gard’s battle says to rare disease parents

The battle for the life of Charlie Gard  (more…)

7 years ago

When You Outlive Your Generation

I grew up in the 70's and 80's, the era of neon and Michael Jackson, pop rocks and Coke, E.T.…

7 years ago

Letter No. 14: Dear Mothers

Dear young, innocent, typical Mothers, There was a day when I was just like you. (more…)

7 years ago

A Rare Disease Parent’s Top 10 Christmas Wish List

Christmas looks different for parents of kids with rare diseases. And instead of celebration, it's often a difficult time. Visiting…

7 years ago

Therapy Thursday: 50% off Calmer – a book to help with your child’s medical trauma

If your child has a chronic medical condition, then you've probably encountered challenges with medical trauma. Or maybe someone else…

8 years ago

Why I Freak Out When My Son Says He’s Going to College

I don't know what dang blasted cartoon is telling my son about things like high school and college, but I…

8 years ago

I have a confession

I have a confession. I've been advocating and writing about rare disease which makes total sense since Case's condition is,…

12 years ago

Why? Why my child?

Why? That is a word that is heard often in the world of rare disease. It's a word that is…

12 years ago

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