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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
"The scheme recognises that many of us have disabilities or illnesses that aren’t immediately apparent to others." Read more
"We prepare ourselves as best we can, but the paperwork is scary with lots of advice and details about last meals. I think I must have read the information cover to cover three or four times." Read more
"I don’t tell him how to play, if organising dinosaurs across the landing makes him happy then I’m happy and those will stay there until he moves them" Read more
"This is my reality. I read other stories and see the realities of others, it’s a hard road." Read more