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Letting go is not easy for any parent. But when you have a child with a disability, it can be devastating. Sisters Patricia Konjoian and Gina Gallagher share the lesson of how the unexpected loss of their mother helped them gain perspective on the importance of fostering love and independence for their special children. Read More
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What an incredibly moving article. Your mom is smiling in heaven. She knows she did her as a mom job well and that you are doing yours just as well.
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Wow, what a moving article! Your mom is smiling in heaven. She knows she did her job as a mom quite well and that you are now doing that same job equally well.
Such a beautiful legacy ~ the
Such a beautiful legacy ~ the ultimate life lesson from an extraordinary mother and grandmother. My imperfect son turned 16 this year. I've been thinking about his transition to adulthood and hope that I will have the strength to help him achieve independence. Thank you for sharing this bittersweet slice of your life.
The single most powerful
The single most powerful lesson a mother can teach their children,, I am so proud of your mom,, everything you do is an honor to her,, I hope I am able to give my children the strength they need in this old world to do and carry on with everything that they ever have to. This is a very beautiful , moving and educational piece,, God bless
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Despite her elderly age, she must have been a very strong source of support and hence you miss her so much.
As your mother said, it is a big burden to live with kids and grandkids with special needs. Self-reliance is the biggest gift that these kids can get. Every parent should work diligently to introduce their kids to environments that they can handle independently. Never forget that the world is full of opportunities, the challenge lies in looking deep enough.
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