11 years later, it is still my most defining moment.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Tag: toxic
I’m Proud To Be “Too Nice”
Whatever I can do to help, just let me know.
If You’re Happy And You Know It
I want everyone to hear me clapping.
The Only People Who Made Me My Best Self
Great people make other people greater.
Can’t Hurt Them, Can’t Hurt Me
Words only have power if you let them. When they were pointed at me, I let them.
Raising Her To Be The Friend I Wasn’t
I may not have “gotten” it, but friends don’t need to “get” it. They just need to show you support. I hadn’t shown him support and it hurt to realize it.
Other People’s Kids
I want her to be a good person, not just to me, but to everyone.
Raising Better Parents
The world outside may be cruel, but behind our front door, there’s no fear, judgment, or shame. There’s unconditional love.
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