by Ellen Stumbo | Disability, Parenting
Sometimes as parents of kids with disabilities, some of us feel like this: There is too much going on and we cannot focus. Parenting is hard. So hard. There is no manual and you just try to do the best you can. And if your child has a disability, hard can turn into...
by Ellen Stumbo | Down Syndrome, Faith
She walks to me and covers my mouth, a clear sign I’m not supposed to speak to her. “Mom. I luh you.” She waits a second, then she puts down her hand. “Thank you.” I say. “Hug?” She says, then hugs me tight, she lingers for a...
by Ellen Stumbo | Disability, Down Syndrome
Pumping quickly became a time where I allowed for my emotions to surface. Eight times a day I was attached to my own machine, unable to move, and able to wallow in my sadness. Many times, while milk poured, so did my tears. At times, I felt as if I was shaking my fist...