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...
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...
5 Things I Can Do to Become a Better Parent to My Disabled Kids
Parenting is a big job. I have yet to meet a parent who thinks this parenting gig is easy, and when your child has a disability, the job can feel overwhelming at times. While most parents are focused on helping their kids become responsible and independent, we...
Why People With Disabilities Work ‘Menial’ Jobs
In America, our productivity defines our worth. Being less productive at work means costing a company money. It means being viewed as less valuable employees who are more deserving of aforementioned abuse. Disabled employees face daily microaggressions and ableism from all directions – all while simply trying to make a living wage.
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.