I expressed myself so much, until I made a difference without knowing it! ( Archived) (46)

I was sent a survey for parents of children with disabilities, and I completed the survey and then proceeded to fill out the feedback little box.

Well, I started expressing my views on how every article is aimed at two parent families, with two incomes, stablity, but have a child with disabilities...which I can connect to those emotions, but not the two parents, two incomes.

So I told the survey people, that I wanted to see an article that represented the realities of single parents with just one income, the other parent not involved and the emotional and finacial impact that has on the single parent, and family.

Without many resources available, like support groups aimed at children that suffer multiple medical conditions.
And when their condition is so rare, that there is no one else to relate to, no one that understands the emotional/psycholoical isolation that can set in for both parent,and child.

I then went on to explain how I have to fight for every right my daughter is entitle too, like special education, with the emphasis, that on top of that she will need other resources due to her "different special needs".

I fight the school system, fought SSI for three yrs...I do everything.

Ok...so I am yapping away like now...lets get to the point here.

The survey people were so impressed by my statements, that the magazine is writing an article on what I expressed and also invited me to reach out to the readers with my support.

I never meant to make such an impact, I am just used to being outspoken, also I advocate on behalf of those that do not have the courage to do things on their own.

Ok so late last night I find an e-mail from the editorial manager, and she thank me for all I had brought to their attention, and told me how the article will be done.

I am not bragging, just thought I shared that sometimes we do make a little difference by standing by our belief and not being afraid of speaking out.

I hope I did not bored you.


............ Angel.............

I am sooo pleased for you. Be proud honey, stand up and take a bow. We need women and mothers and if it applies,(fathers) to do just as you did. Thank God you feeled it out, huh? So, I guess surveys do count for something.
Kat

omg!!!Filled, that is.

Good for you angel. In the real world thier are many single parents like you. Keep on with the good work.

Wow, this is great.

Being the caregiver is a full time job also.

I Facilitated a Brain Injury Support group in my area for 2 years back in the mid 90's

Congratulations!

Thanks Kat,

I am excited about it, because it will reach thousands of people.

And yes, I am so happy I filled it out, thank again.


Angel

Thanks...yes there are so many parents in my situation, but still there are not many that can understand my emotions, my daughter has 11 medical conditions, making her a very different and rare type of special needs.

Thanks again Angel

She is lucky to have a mom like you!

Thanks, yes it is a full time job, that is why I call my daughter my "inspiration to life".


Cheers for you, for having run that support group.


Thanks Angel