I know this is by and for parents of kids with special needs…but somehow when I watched it, I also heard the echoes of the voices of my friends with typically-developing kids. Everyone goes through that period – the one where you are like, WHAT IN THE HELL DID I JUST SIGN UP FOR?!
That period where you can't sleep, can't figure out your baby, can't quite wrap your mind around these huge changes in your world.
It takes a while.For everyone, it takes a while.
And so I think this video is for everyone, really.
Share it – let's help this project spread – it could and can really help someone who needs it.
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Meriah Nichols is a counselor. Solo mom to 3 (one with Down syndrome, one on the spectrum). Deaf, and neurodiverse herself, she’s a gardening nerd who loves cats, Star Trek, and takes her coffee hot and black.
I loved this the first time i saw it and everytime after that. Seven years on and I still cry at those raw first emotions x thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for your kind words and for helping to share out video! It's had quite an unexpected response, and I know that I can speak with all those that participated that we're grateful for that warm and open response.
What a wonderful video after a challenging day. Thank you for creating this project. My son and I appreciate it.