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I therefore find myself at the end of the day again feeling that this is in no way over for us and that we have been forgotten. Read more
Miriam is a volunteer blogger for Family Fund. She writes about her experience as a parent carer to a disabled child. Read more
Alan is a volunteer fundraiser for Family Fund. He gets involved with events like the Great North Run to help raise money for the charity. Read more
Jill is a volunteer Parent Ambassador for Family Fund. She represents the charity at events and talks about how the charity has helped her. Read more
I am so grateful and extremely proud to be an Autism Mam. Read more
What should be fun turns into a complete disaster. Read more
I have learnt to see through their eyes. Read more
“Family fund saved our sanity this lockdown” Read more
"My world crumbled along with everything in it. Suddenly I felt completely helpless and powerless." Read more
“Raising a disabled child takes bravery, courage and strength” Read more
“It was the first time we had ever applied for any charity funding and I did feel slightly guilty.” Read more
"I realised that there was no shame or stigma in accepting something that will help your child to develop and thrive. I eventually plucked up the courage to get in touch with Family Fund and have not looked back since." Read more
"I was quite proud that I had actually asked for help and very happy that we could have a family break." Read more
"During dark days when I struggled to manage my own mental health, I reached out for my music." Read more
"We have the tendency to neglect ourselves as our children come first." Read more