So, I often see articles where persons speak about how much of a blessing it is to have a sibling/child with Down Syndrome (DS). Honestly, …
Confessions Of A Sibling – I Wish My Sister Did Not Have Down Syndrome
Sex and Down Syndrome
Sex and Down Syndrome…for some reason, it is believed by some persons that people with Down Syndrome are “forever children”, thus, sex, sexual desires, sexuality …
Happy Siblings Day – Celebrate YOU!
Happy Siblings Day to those brothers and sisters known as “Sibs”. You are a “Sib” if you grew up with a brother or sister who …
Focus on the Ability, Not the Disability
Down Syndrome is what I call a visible disability…as they see the person, they see the disability, and of course every preconceived notion presents itself. …
Sexual Assault Awareness Month – I Ask
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the US and the theme for 2019 is ‘I Ask’. This year’s theme is all about consent…why it’s …
Disability Day of Mourning – March 1
MURDER – The crime of intentionally killing a person (Cambridge Dictionary). The International Disability Day of Mourning (DDoM) is recognized worldwide every year on March …
Oh Crap! 3 Tips For Wiping Your Butt
What can I say? Shit happens…literally. Bathroom woes are an all too common occurrence for a caregiver. I know this is not a topic that …
Confessions Of A Sibling – I Am So Not Ready to Live with My Sister
In a matter of weeks, my sister and I will be moving in together…and so it will be just us two. Sigh. I am so …
I Need Professional Help
So today I went to my first counselling session…to deal with the issues that I am having because I am a caregiver. All along I …
Confessions Of A Sibling – I Feel Defeated
It’s one of those days…a day when I feel like I cannot be bothered anymore. I am tired of my sister not being the adult …
