You know what I wish? I wish things were a little easier. I wish there were more tax exemptions and credits for special therapies and childcare. Our childcare costs are lower than they used to be, thanks to respite through our Medicaid Waiver, but they’re still higher than those for families with typically developing kids. Alex is almost 11 and can’t be left alone. Ever.
I wish those caring for a family member with an atypical situation were entitled to more paid leave. In a country where people without kids bitch about parental leave and co-workers who take time off to …read more