Category Archives: Pain in Rett syndrome

When the Parent is a Punching Bag

Posted on November 18, 2018 by

All children act out towards parents, at some time in life, each of your children will most likely say they are unhappy with you. It’s cute when they’re four or five and they call you a “big stupid poop head.” … Continue reading →

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Rett syndrome Awareness #14: Suffering in Silence

Posted on October 14, 2018 by

Yesterday, my awareness was personal, Katie was not feeling well and wanted to “go bed” in the middle of the day. Crying and crying “go bed” “moooommmyyy, go bed” so that’s what we did, we snuggled on the couch until … Continue reading →

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One Girl with Two Backs of Steel

Posted on August 16, 2018 by

    On July 31, I did the one thing I’ve feared for 10 years. I let my child go into surgery for kyphosis. It’s hard to describe those 10 years of thoughts-the being told surgery was inevitable, being told … Continue reading →

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Pain is in the Eye of the Believer

Posted on May 6, 2018 by

As I’m writing this Katelin is into her third month with a cavity that needs a root canal. Perhaps, you are saying to yourself, “My God! How could this mother let her child’s teeth go so long without seeing a … Continue reading →

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