Our Collective Voice: #JusticeForEthan
Posted: July 17, 2013 Filed under: advocacy, Down syndrome | Tags: disability, Down syndrome, human rights, Maryland, police brutality, Saylor 22 CommentsTo my community of parents, friends, and individuals touched by Down syndrome, please open your hearts to what I have to say:
If we do not speak up and publicly condemn Ethan Saylor’s death—his right to live—no one will. Read the rest of this entry »
#JusticeForTrayvon
Posted: July 14, 2013 Filed under: advocacy | Tags: #JusticeForTrayvon, GeorgeZimmerman, racism, Stand-your-ground law, Trayvon Martin 6 CommentsSometime during my teens, my dad sat me down and we had The Talk. I thought it was ridiculous. It took all my might to sit still and listen. It caused me actual, physical pain. I was in high school. There was some eye rolling.
Not everyone may immediately understand what “talk” to which I’m referring. It isn’t what you are thinking. It is the racism talk. And trust me, it goes on in millions of households all across this country. Read the rest of this entry »
Mama, You Lied???
Posted: July 12, 2013 Filed under: advocacy, Down syndrome, parenting, personal growth, Uncategorized | Tags: development, Down syndrome, Lies, Milestones, Parenting, travel, Trisomy 21 22 CommentsI lied about my son today.
We took the Taters cross-country to see Latke’s parents this week. We had a great time, the kids got spoiled, all was well.
On our return flight, I sat by myself with LP, while Latke had the girls across the aisle.
As I sat down, the man by the window smiled and reached out for LP’s hand. I have to admit every time a stranger takes an interest in LP I still have a moment of trepidation. I don’t blurt anything out anymore, but I still hold my breath for a second, waiting for that whiff of scrutiny. Read the rest of this entry »
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