Sibling Super Powers
Natalie Roberts 2018-05-14T02:20:24+00:00When I was told that my daughter would never gain the skills to walk, let alone talk, my world fell apart. I grieved for my beautiful daughter and all I could think about was all [...]
The Phases of Diagnosis
Natalie Roberts 2018-04-05T10:04:47+00:00People often ask me what advice would I give to a mum who is coming to terms with her child's diagnosis. To be honest, in those early days there is not much you can say [...]
A Room Full Of Acceptance
Natalie Roberts 2018-03-05T03:30:32+00:00We are part of the Very Special Kids (VSK) community. VSK cares for children with life-threatening conditions by providing a children's hospice as well as other amazing family support services. Recently we attended a movie event hosted [...]
She Found A New Way
Natalie Roberts 2017-11-29T22:58:21+00:00It's so sad they said and she found happiness despite the challenges. You must follow this path they said and she trailed off into the direction that was different to them all. I don't know [...]
The ‘MeToo’ Campaign and Disability
Natalie Roberts 2017-10-19T06:09:27+00:00If you're on social media you will have noticed the #MeToo campaign, a viral hashtag that reveals the magnitude of sexual harassment. The #MeToo has been used more than 21 million times on Facebook. As a [...]
To Grace A Special Needs Sibling
Natalie Roberts 2017-10-10T03:45:06+00:00Grace. I wish I could of played with you, All the times you wanted to. But our life has been so different, Since your sister came along. We had to learn a whole new language, [...]
The Yin To My Yang: Parenting A Medically Fragile Child
Natalie Roberts 2017-09-20T23:32:49+00:00This blog post is dedicated to my husband Mauro, he coined the phrase “you’re the yin to my yang”, I loved it and told him I’d write a blog about it, so here tis’… My husband [...]
A Special Needs Mothers Day
Natalie Roberts 2017-05-22T01:47:48+00:00A shock diagnosis. Another night in hospital trying to sleep in between your childs cries and beeping machines. Walking the hallways of your home with an unsettled child. Another missed milestone. [...]