Last week, I passed an exam that will allow me to begin teaching this fall. I thought it would…
Articles by Emily Wallis
If I don’t have a topic in mind when it’s time to write a column, I read articles. I…
I spent a lot of time with Abby a couple of weeks ago. Her caregiver was sick, so I knew…
It’s been a while since I’ve had what I consider a “depressive episode.” I had one this week.
Jan. 1 always brings up difficult feelings for me. Even before Sanfilippo syndrome entered our lives, New Year’s was a…
In this column, I want to focus on a word that has been particularly difficult for me to talk about…
I recently read a column about a teen whose brother has special needs. A lot of what the author said…
I have a love-hate relationship with the phrase, “Everything happens for a reason.” I understand why people say…
My relationship with my dad has always been about tough love. He has very high expectations for me, we’re both…
This week, I want to shed some light on a special group of people who carry me through this…