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“I Could Never Do What You Do”
Read more: “I Could Never Do What You Do”When Comparison Takes a Different Form My last blog post hinted at the idea of comparing other children to our own — a “normal” life versus a special needs one. In this post, I want to look at the other extreme people often drift toward. In many conversations, I share my experience with my daughter…
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From Hospital to Home: Practical Tips for G-tube Baby Care at Home
Read more: From Hospital to Home: Practical Tips for G-tube Baby Care at HomeBringing a medically complex child home is a mix of relief and fear — and when your discharge plan includes a feeding device, that tension spikes. This guide on G-tube baby care at home is written for the parent who is tired, overwhelmed, and ready for clear, step-by-step help. I’ll share what a G‑tube really…
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How to Break the Comparison Cycle as a Medical Parent
Read more: How to Break the Comparison Cycle as a Medical ParentIntroduction: We All Compare Grief Comparing grief is something we all do, whether we mean to or not. We see someone across the hall and think, “Wow, I could never do what they do,” or “They’ll never understand.” But comparison creates barriers—between friends, family, and even strangers who could become something meaningful in our lives.…