Just a little sister

Down’s Syndrome

We are more normal than we thought…

Over the years of having a child with a disability, I have come to understand that…
Why we have written our book, ‘Trudy And Me’

I am going to try to capture in this blog what our daily social media posts…
A ticket to be trouble!

It is the October holidays and I have realised something about Trudy. She has a ticket…
An incredible performance by Julia Hales

I know I haven’t posted for a while and Trudy has started school so there is…
Our social contract

There is a political philosophy which states that everyone must adhere to a ‘social contract’ and…
A rare moment of sibling appreciation

There are few more precious moments than when a brother says openly and unreservedly how much…
What is disabling our daughter?

It is a powerful word, ‘disabling’. By its own definition, it would mean that someone who…
What would Trudy do?

Four years ago, I started writing this blog because of Patrick, Trudy’s big brother. Because seeing…
Why do I feel like I have to say ‘thank you’?

It’s the same feeling everywhere I go, at the park, at the pool, in cafes or…
How a typical child develops (from observation, experience and a little background knowledge!)

Watching a typical child develop is a bittersweet reminder of how Trudy’s development differed and differs.…