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What would you want to read in a special needs blog?

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mamamagellanic · 15/04/2017 09:50

DD is severely disabled. She was born very prematurely (25weeker) and given a very small chance of survival following a brain bleed.

She survived.

The next 9 years were a blur. Operations, challenges, near death experiences, constant caring, new diagnosis, appointments, meetings etc etc.
My health then declined (I got ME) which floored me. Kept me still. Gave me time to think. I've been reflecting on the past decade and feel I have much knowledge, wisdom and hope to share.

DD learned to walk (took many years) she is learning to communicate via pictures, she is a beacon of hope for even the most dismal prognosis. Nobody expected this of her. She's done amazingly well and I've learned so much.

Due to my illness I have to rest a lot when she's at school in order to be able to care for her when she's home. I love writing, I've written a couple of posts on FB that have been widely appreciated, highlighting issues we've come across and trying to raise awareness of disability, encouraging people to see the child rather than their disabilities. Parents have got in touch with me and said they want to hear more. I'd love to reach out.

Obviously I'd have to write the past decade retrospectively, that won't be a problem, some of my feelings about past struggles and miracles are still very raw. A blog will be cathartic. We still have much to accomplish so there'll always be stuff to write about!

I wondered what people would like to read about? I'm very new to blogging! The first step is proving the most difficult!

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