Modern medicine didn’t cure me. Treatment followed a few years after I was diagnosed, but instead of turning me back into a healthy, energetic person, it left me (not to mention my family) traumatized and disappointed. Since then I’ve lived …
Chemo Angels
The call toBe you, Bravelyis concurrently empowering and intimidating. We get that. Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start or identify exactly what is calling our hearts toward doing something brave. If you’re not sure what brave thing to …
An Open Letter to Myself
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. I’ve been pondering this since the first of the month. What should people be aware of? What do I wish I had known before Roo was born—or even in those first days and weeks …
Safer Health Care for Your Child
With more and more people heading to the doctor, it’s a good time to remember that people who are more involved with their care tend to get better results. You should expect safe care for your family, but you can …
Women and Depression
Q: A lot of women in my MOPS group (including me) have struggled with depression — both postpartum and depression in general. What form of treatment do you recommend? A: I empathize with you deeply, for I, too, have spent …