I am so old that I remember when special needs people were routinely locked away in closets and hidden from outside family members because of the shame and guilt associated with having a child born who was not “perfect.”

When our own special needs son, adopted, arrived in the world, it was suggested to his parents that they “put him away.” I thank God every day for the series of miracles that offered me the opportunity to become his mother because he arrived on the planet with gifts of love that truly have the potential to heal the world.

As for the man in Shara’s piece who made such an insensitive remark, I believe we need to forgive him, as difficult as that may seem to be.

Good job, Rainy!

Love
Mother Connie