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Comment on Mom, I Know I Was Born With Eggs: Parenting Adult Special Needs One Month At A Time by Rachel Loeb

Rachel Loeb — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:13:41 +0000

I love these posts. I get teary and happy all at once. You are an amazing family. So triumphant.

Comment on Parents Search For The Best Package: 6-22-11 by jilledelmanlcsw

jilledelmanlcsw — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:39:43 +0000

Dear Mary,

Thank you for letting me know how much you have appreciated the post. The goal of these postings is to help others and your words mean a lot to me. Good luck in your journey.

Comment on Parents Search For The Best Package: 6-22-11 by Mary Bellamy

Mary Bellamy — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:02:11 +0000

Thank you so much for this information, Jill. We are just starting the process of exploring housing options for the future for our 24-year-old daughter with Down Syndrome. It’s incredibly helpful to connect with another parent who has successfully negotiated this process.

Mary Bellamy

Comment on Triangle Traps by A Smart Mother’s Day for The Coupledom « The Couples Tool Kit

A Smart Mother’s Day for The Coupledom « The Couples Tool Kit — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:53:49 +0000

[...] In previous posts I have dealt with the tendency for The Coupledom to find themselves in a triangulated relationship that brings havoc to an otherwise happy home. Mother’s Day provides ample opportunity for just such triangles. Being pro-active as a couple to prevent this possibility means sitting down and talking about how to tackle potential complications with open minds, and the mom working hard not to personalize pragmatics while still feeling entitled to put her needs and preferences forward. This is a balancing act for all that takes some self-discipline, foresight, mutual respect and honesty. [...]

Comment on The Divorce Survival ToolKit for Children of All Ages by The Divorced Coupledom: Milestones Celebrated In Court « The Couples Tool Kit

Thu, 10 May 2012 17:13:25 +0000

[...] to court.” What strikes me most is that what should be a shared family celebration, a high schooler’s graduation, the youngster’s first steps towards independence at a two-week camp in the Adirondacks, or [...]

Comment on All About Me: 9-26-11 by jilledelmanlcsw

jilledelmanlcsw — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:37:11 +0000

We all have different forms of “brave.” I know what your “brave” is and how fierce you are in learning all you can to help your son. And help others. Brave indeed! Brava to you.

Comment on All About Me: 9-26-11 by carole

carole — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:55:18 +0000

As a fellow member of the mothers group I admire how brave you were to keep on coming to the group.I’m afraid when my eldest child 6 years older than yours developed mental illness I found it too hard.

Comment on Contact Me by jilledelmanlcsw

jilledelmanlcsw — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:31:40 +0000

Thank you Kelly. Being a parent stretches us as humans and being a parent of special-ness stretches us ever further. Like Momma Gumbys. Worth it all. And you gotta love our boys! They are the best too. Mucho Love to you.

Comment on Contact Me by Kelly kramer

Kelly kramer — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:39:09 +0000

Let me know when the book is ready! I am so impressed and inspired by you. Juliette and Greer are lucky to have Moms like us and we are lucky to have them as daughters.

Comment on Contact Me by News, and a Special Opportunity for My Readers « The Couples Tool Kit

News, and a Special Opportunity for My Readers « The Couples Tool Kit — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:53:27 +0000

[...] like to be notified when the book is available, and to be given a discount on the book, please email me and let me know. And when we’re ready, I will send you an email letting you know the [...]