08/30/2026
Life completely changes when you have a child with special needs. For us, it meant letting go of careers and paid work, becoming a one-provider family, and taking on a lifetime of advocacy, whatever it takes.
The responsibilities don’t simply end as our children grow older. For many families, the planning, support, and advocacy continue for as long as we are here in this world. And for us, even after we pass away.
A reshared post from the perspective of a celebrity and actor who is also raising a child with special needs.
Get • I really can relate to this.
Colin Farrell talks about choosing sobriety because his son needed him, it’s the part about being totally present that really resonates with me.
When you’re raising a child with additional needs, you can’t afford to be half there. They need your patience, your awareness, your energy and sometimes your strength, often when you least expect it.
For me, being present isn’t just about being in the same room. It’s about being ready. Ready for the difficult moments, the transitions, the meltdowns, and everything else that comes with this journey.
Our children rely on us in ways other people might never fully see.
