Life has thrown me a few curveballs, so I’m learning to juggle. I will be sharing my experiences of returning to full time education as a mature student while juggling parenting, adulting and everything else that life throws at me. There may be tears.
It’s been a lot. Christmas, a birthday, everyone has had coughs and colds and sore throats. We’ve all been home for too long. We’ve done our best to get out in the fresh air every day, but the weather has been shite and it has been a chore. I breathed a huge sigh of relief…
When our son was born with Down Syndrome, the path of our lives changed forever. All our plans and expectations were suddenly put on hold and our lives became a rollercoaster of doctors and hospital appointments and therapy sessions. While we reeled from the shock of being thrown into this new world, we had…
The topic of personal challenges has come up a few times this week. A friend was talking about a 30 day declutter challenge. You get rid of 1 item on day 1, 2 items on day 2, etc. Apparently, by day 30 you’re tearing the gaff apart looking for things to get rid of. So, a…
I’m a music loving mother with a passion for human rights and social justice. I’m a campaigner and advocate for children with disabilities and special educational needs. I like to be heard and I love to help others find their voice.I’m back in college studying Media and Broadcasting, working towards my degree in Creative Media…
I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Dublin’s Inkslingers this weekend. They are a writing group based in the Irish Writer’s Centre, and each week you get half an hour to write a piece based on a given prompt. I’ve always wanted to do the Viking Splash tour and wear the helmet and…
This time last year, my son finally got a place in special school and the difference it has made to all our lives has been incredible. To see him thrive in a place where he is valued rather than tolerated has hammered home to us the importance of true inclusion rather than the tokenistic version that…
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