I am Mom and Dad to a beautiful 9yr old with special needs. My son and I are survivors of family violance, but we managed restore our bond.
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Well, the reward itself is my son, watching him grow through the years. Being there for his first words loving how he experiences things for the first time to see his excitement. I didn't have a normal childhood so I get to experience childhood with him.
What is the biggest lesson motherhood has taught you?The biggest lesson is patience, you have to have a lot of patience when you have a child with special needs. Patience compassion and resilience are very important are the greatest lessons that motherhood has taught me
What would you do with $20,000?I would definately use it to take my son to Disneyland it has been his dream for quite some time now. With the left over money buy a new car
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