Dealing with a special child can be frustrating and worry-filled. And how does the child feel?
Category: Personal
Who is More Blind?
This is the fourth entry in a series of posts examining the life of a neurodiverse child. Flynn is not alone in his facial blindness and other afflictions. His family knows that they must compensate for his disabilities and do so lovingly and patiently. But, they can’t protect him in all situations, and each school… Continue reading Who is More Blind?
Facial Blindness and Famous People
The article discusses prosopagnosia, or facial blindness, highlighting its prevalence, with a recent study stating 1 in 33 individuals is affected. It shares personal anecdotes from notable figures like Jane Goodall, Brad Pitt, and Alan Alda, who describe their experiences with this condition, emphasizing the challenges they face in recognizing faces.
“Who are you?”
“If you had told me then that most people recognized each other simply by looking at the other person’s face, I would not have believed you.”
Insights and Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)
Imagine if the “simple” act of seeing exhausted you every single day.
The Hideout
Even though her Uncle Matt wasn’t home at the time, Michaela thought it would be a good idea for the two of us to hide from him in the small walk-in closet in the front bedroom. Under a blanket. On a warm, humid day in late April. This is a game we had played before,… Continue reading The Hideout
The Fisherman and the Fluke
I witnessed a miracle! And it came with the added benefit of a spiritually moving reminder that all human beings, no matter what their circumstances, have untapped potential and deserve recognition and respect. The setting was a play, “The Fisherman & The Fluke”, produced by Acting Without Boundaries, an arts program for children with physical… Continue reading The Fisherman and the Fluke
Broken
(This is ninth in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) We had an open casket viewing before Mass for family and close friends. I kissed Terry for the last time before the lid of the casket was closed. Our three sons and… Continue reading Broken
Terry’s Obituary
(This is eighth in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) Theresa Mary (Enright) Quatrani Theresa Mary (Enright) Quatrani passed away on August 19, 2020, at the age of 65. Terry was the daughter of the late James D. Enright and the late… Continue reading Terry’s Obituary
Grief: Breathe and Go Slowly
(This is seventh in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) I made the dreaded notifications about Terry’s death in the morning, first to Michael, then to Steve on Long Island. “I’m sorry I didn’t see your call last night,” Mike said. “Mom… Continue reading Grief: Breathe and Go Slowly
The Q-View 