Read on Twitter
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Just to be clear.. no joke/sarcasm involved in this tweet.
There seems to be a ‘parent bashing’ trend on twit atm. So to those who seem to think they’re expert child whisperers, get ready to catch those eggs you’ve been expecting me to suck.
Just to be clear.. no joke/sarcasm involved in this tweet.
There seems to be a ‘parent bashing’ trend on twit atm. So to those who seem to think they’re expert child whisperers, get ready to catch those eggs you’ve been expecting me to suck.
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I’ve masked (badly) all my life but never so much as on twit!My lived experiences and emotional responses are just as valid as yours, don’t speak over my truth; it’s mine not yours. I don’t mind friendly suggestions but the tone lately is one of dictating to parents on ...
I’ve masked (badly) all my life but never so much as on twit!My lived experiences and emotional responses are just as valid as yours, don’t speak over my truth; it’s mine not yours. I don’t mind friendly suggestions but the tone lately is one of dictating to parents on ...
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....fucking parenting!!
Don’t assume you know my life, my circumstances or my capabilities and stop comparing me to your parent(s) and assigning their failings of you to me. I’m not your parent.
....fucking parenting!!
Don’t assume you know my life, my circumstances or my capabilities and stop comparing me to your parent(s) and assigning their failings of you to me. I’m not your parent.
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Do I cry? I’m human, of course I cry. I also laugh, shout, sneeze, smile, grimace, squeal, tut .. get my drift? Human.
I cry for many reasons.. happy, excited, sad, frightened, frustrated...but never through disappointment or hate.
Do I cry? I’m human, of course I cry. I also laugh, shout, sneeze, smile, grimace, squeal, tut .. get my drift? Human.
I cry for many reasons.. happy, excited, sad, frightened, frustrated...but never through disappointment or hate.
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I love my children UNCONDITIONALLY but I’m a realist. I know how hard life is and, disabled or not, I know the prejudice my children will face in life and it is fear of this cruel unforgiving society that makes me cry. Your life experience is yours and mine is mine.
I love my children UNCONDITIONALLY but I’m a realist. I know how hard life is and, disabled or not, I know the prejudice my children will face in life and it is fear of this cruel unforgiving society that makes me cry. Your life experience is yours and mine is mine.
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If you mistake an expression of love for hate or disappointment it speaks of your emotional immaturity and warped view of family life.
My advocacy for my children is done on their behalf to ensure their choices and rights are upheld.
If you mistake an expression of love for hate or disappointment it speaks of your emotional immaturity and warped view of family life.
My advocacy for my children is done on their behalf to ensure their choices and rights are upheld.
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They will require adult support for life but that does not translate to having no voice, no choice, no autonomy.
I have been fortunate to have ‘met’ a few very helpful and non judgemental people (who I view as friends)on twitter who are wonderful advocates in real life.
They will require adult support for life but that does not translate to having no voice, no choice, no autonomy.
I have been fortunate to have ‘met’ a few very helpful and non judgemental people (who I view as friends)on twitter who are wonderful advocates in real life.
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My advocacy benefits my kids, your soap box Twitter ‘advocacy’ doesn’t.
In real everyday life I ensure my children are respected and listened to, not you tweeting ad nauseum in a bubble to a pack of sycophantic followers!
My advocacy benefits my kids, your soap box Twitter ‘advocacy’ doesn’t.
In real everyday life I ensure my children are respected and listened to, not you tweeting ad nauseum in a bubble to a pack of sycophantic followers!
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If not me then who?
Who is going to advocate for my sons at MAC meetings, CAMHS, medical/dental/physio/orthotic appts, with the council for their right to the school support, with DLA/PIP?
Who is going to advocate for my children to live their lives as the choose.
If not me then who?
Who is going to advocate for my sons at MAC meetings, CAMHS, medical/dental/physio/orthotic appts, with the council for their right to the school support, with DLA/PIP?
Who is going to advocate for my children to live their lives as the choose.
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My children ‘speak’ through me, I do not assume anything.
So if any of you pontificating Twitteraty think you can do better then be my guest, burst your bubble and climb down off your pedestals ... come on up and I’ll find you a bed (more likely floor space!)
My children ‘speak’ through me, I do not assume anything.
So if any of you pontificating Twitteraty think you can do better then be my guest, burst your bubble and climb down off your pedestals ... come on up and I’ll find you a bed (more likely floor space!)
