You Are the Best You
Yes, it’s true, there is no other you.The way in which you’re different is the way that makes you, you. It’s the way you move, the way you talk, the way you look. Every part of who you are is beautiful and unique. We each have gifts, you have yours too.And yours...
I Wish I Were
The person who enjoys the first snowfall of the season. Who doesn’t mind going to a grocery store on snowy roads — or clear roads. A person who can shake off that feeling of uncertainty of helplessness of wishing things were different for my kids and your...
My Approach to Parenting Disabled Teenagers
Many parents talk about how difficult it is to parent teenagers. And while yes, it is a period of time when kids are pushing boundaries wanting to become independent, I personally love having teenagers. Image description: Woman and teen son with Down syndrome forehead...
How My Daughter With Down Syndrome Influenced My Writing
This is a guest post by Brett Marie, a fellow writer. He reached out to share about his new book coming out and how his daughter, who has Down syndrome, influenced his writing. I have not read his book, but I told him I’d be glad to share about his journey here...
I’m Not ‘Brave’ for Parenting My Disabled Kids
I parent two disabled kids, and I have been told multiple times I’m “so brave.” (Insert eye roll.) Maybe I should start asking people exactly what they mean by that phrase. I wonder if they realize how problematic and ableist that comment is. Do they think I am...
Ellen Stumbo writes and speaks about finding beauty in brokenness with gritty honesty and openness. She's passionate about sharing the real – sometimes beautiful and sometimes ugly – aspects of faith, parenting, special needs, and adoption. Ellen’s writing has appeared on Focus on the Family, LifeWay, MomSense, Not Alone, Mamapedia and the Huffington Post.