The Ancestors had a saying…
For two months my OBGYN knew I had a dead foetus in my womb, yet saw it fit for me to go to the facility every day for those two months to retrieve specimens of blood.
Adjusting to new challenges
"Will my children grow into self-sustaining, independent, productive and beautiful humans?" - Lyra Thompson-Hollingsworth.
“You have to make it happen.” The challenge of child assessment
"Homework became an epic battle, filled with tears and screaming. I kept thinking in the back of my mind, this shouldn’t be so hard."
Our children are angels
Above: Nahlini Maharaj and her son Joseph photographed in [...]
A New Normal
"As I reflect on his life, I cherish the memories of watching him grow from baby through puberty and into the handsome young man he has become."
Love is her Superpower
Every time I deploy my Kevlar it changes me, gnawing away at my humanity. I’ve become hardened somewhat, with very little tolerance for those who choose to discriminate against my son.
A system for managing hearing loss
Born Hard of Hearing and with a capability to excel, I have faced bullying, discrimination and limitations placed on me because I wore hearing aids and have a speech impediment.
Crystal’s Method
Take the time to ask a question or simply just listen without judging. A lot of people that I meet, often tell me they feel sorry for me, honestly, there is no need to feel sorry for me.
My pragmatic approach to seizures
"I started The Seizure Support Network in 2017 as a safe space for other survivors. Having lived it, I know firsthand the challenges they continue to face; among them are barriers to education and employment."
Learning and working with the misunderstandings of autism
The state needs to work on developing legislative and other supports that are more Autism friendly in our schools and to help with transitioning young adults with Autism into work opportunities.