When you grow up as the sibling of a child with a disability, you learn early that the future isnโt something you can take for granted. While other kids daydream about college, careers, and where they might want to live someday, many of us are thinking about something very different: What will happen to my… Continue reading Future Planning: What Siblings Want You to Know
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Health and social care in England
Photo by John Nail on Pexels.com Housing Thereโs a few housing options but the most common ones for people with severe learning disabilities are to rent a home from the local authority, share with a few others in supported living or live in a larger care home. Your sibling might live with you/your parent โ… Continue reading Health and social care in England
Navigating Grief During the Holidays
The holidays can be an incredibly challenging time for anyone, but for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, it can feel even more overwhelming. Imagine if you are unable to speak and express your emotions. Navigating grief during this season requires a delicate journey of healing and recovery. Although it might… Continue reading Navigating Grief During the Holidays
I’m Pissed
I have not sat down to write a blog post in probably well over a year. I honestly just didn't make time for it. Over the summer, I was lucky to do a bit of traveling and see what is life like for people with disabilities in India and Eastern Europe. While in India, I… Continue reading I’m Pissed
F&%! Nice Hands
This blog post is about the exhaustion of advocacy

