Teddy's Story

Eighteen years ago, the author's son Teddy was born with an unbalanced chromosome translocation of 10/12, leaving him with severe disabilities, medically fragile, and chronically ill. The author describes how her entire world was changed that day. Through it all, her journey through life has been an extraordinary educational experience, despite often being painful and difficult. In this article, she describes the life she shared with Teddy. She shares how Teddy has taught her to look far beyond people's disabilities and to become a strong advocate for those who can not speak for themselves.