Disability Issues Archive
What are your top stresses when it comes to hospital appointments? For me, it’s absolutely that the doctor will be terrible with Jude. To define “terrible” I could give you so many examples but I …
Bad picture…it’s me taking a picture of a photocopied picture. Sorry. Not very professional so I’ll be sure you take a few real life ones next time I’m at school! I’ve given them praise …
The evening that Jude was born, I left the hospital dazed, exhausted but content. Content that I had survived a long labour but bewildered as to what to do with this little scrunched …
Jude’s birthday party on Saturday was lovely. It was tiny, just a few friends and family but perfect for the birthday boy himself. He did a lot better than I thought he would, engaging with …
The feelings and emotions of a special needs parent are pretty unique in life. Rather than witter on in writing, I thought for once I’d witter on in video form… Would love to …
Recently, we’ve been talking a lot about booking a holiday. We intend to go abroad in the summer before Jude breaks up as I don’t think he’d be happy with the plans. I feel content …
I’ve always mentioned how I dislike the whole Rain Man, “what’s Jude’s amazing skill?” kind of attitude because frankly, it’s ridiculous. He’s a human being and not a magician. BUT when it comes …
I must get asked this question on an almost weekly basis. When did I realise there was something slightly different with Jude? I know some people don’t like this sort of discussion and I …
Jude had a really lovely weekend at home but I’ve noticed (and I’m aware that I talk about this a lot) that his anxiety has got worst. Now when he’s going through his standard …
On first appearances, I think many people overlook Jude’s internal anxiety but it’s something I’ve been wary of and somewhat afraid of for the past couple of years. I’m also convinced it has got worse …