“Mom, he can do that himself, ” I heard an acquaintance say to me as I was helping my son with special needs down a few steps. I saw red – and it wasn’t for Valentine’s Day. I’m not sure if I should be ashamed or just plain honest, but my first thought was, “Who is she to tell me that my son with special needs can do that by himself?” Thankfully, as quickly as that thought came to me, the … [Read more...]