Often the nature of our friendships change when we have a child with a disability. This may happen for a number of reasons. We might feel that our friends are the ones distancing themselves after the diagnosis. But perhaps we are subconsciously pushing them away. We presume that they can’t understand our pain, and won’t relate to us anymore. We might even feel inadequate, and a little ashamed. Lillian Tommasone, the mother of one autistic child and another with multiple handicaps said, “From my own experience, I know that it’s just about impossible not to feel isolated from friends—at least … Continue reading →