I’m the mom of two adults with FASD. Many of my smiles over the years have belied the heartbreak that I felt when they were younger and that continues today because their permanent disabilities are still not widely validated and understood by medical experts, therapists, addiction counselors, law enforcement and representatives of supported housing.
As a father to individuals with FASD, I struggle with the lack of connection to other families like mine. Reducing the stigma and shame around FASD would allow for sharing of knowledge and parenting strategies for parents like me.
I am an amazing artist with a kind heart. FASD makes school hard sometimes because I get really confused about directions and people talk too much and too fast.