Sara’s Story: “Why don’t you just adopt?”
When I heard couples discussing their attempts at pregnancy and IVF, I said, with contempt in my voice,, “Why don’t you just adopt.” Yes, I was one of “those people”.
Barbara’s Story: The journey was a long one
My dearest Leon, the Journey for you was a long one and a short one all at the same time. This journal I’m writing is a little different than the
NIAW 2016, Sara’s Story: The path takes you where you were always meant to be
I never fully believed stuff like this, back Then. Sure, it sounded good. But Now… Now I know how true it is. The path takes you where you were always meant to
Words have Meaning: Respectful Adoption & Person First Language
Words Have Meaning I first learned about the use of Respectful Adoption Language (RAL) from Patricia Irwin Johnston more than twenty years ago. RAL refers to attribution of “maximum respect,
Words have Meaning: Respectful Adoption & Person First Language
Words Have Meaning I first learned about the use of Respectful Adoption Language (RAL) from Patricia Irwin Johnston more than twenty years ago. RAL refers to attribution of “maximum respect,
The IEP Team Says They Will “Consider”. . .
What Does “Consider” Actually Mean: More than you ever wanted to know about what the word consider means. By Brice Palmer As if there were not enough things about how