Weekday Reflection: Identity

Read: "People say it's time to start my life again now Joe's going off to school. They say that my life is different from his, and that it's time to move on. But they don't know how it is for me. My whole world has cerebral palsy, whether I'm with Joe or not." -- Nia Wyn, Blue Sky July, this week's featured book.

Reflect: Am I so involved in my child's disability that it's become my whole world? Do I need to take a step back and get a life, or is my level of involvement necessary for my child's continued success?

Respond: Advocacy is a full-time job, and it's hard to get around that. However, if we wouldn't want our child to be reduced to nothing but a label, we should try to avoid it ourselves. Take some time for yourself, even if it's just to keep a journal or attend a support group or write a blog. The work you do to help yourself may help others, too.

Every weekday, take a moment to read, reflect, and respond to a passage from a book, blog, or article. ... More Reflections

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