Sandra Spinelli | Right Now

Sandra Spinelli 

Right Now 

Poetry 

If you are a parent of a child diagnosed with a special need, you may have found yourself wondering, “How will I raise this child to become as independent as possible and where will I find answers?” When my son Colden was born, I asked these questions and continue to search for a resolution. Today, I watch my son inspire others with his strength. Colden, otherwise known as Super C, is a 13-year-old boy with complicated special needs. He is developmentally delayed with Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Digestive Birth Defects, Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism, resulting in his non-verbal communication. I often feel isolated from the “normal” world due to his handicap and the responsibility of being his sole caregiver. I write about the hard truth and rawness of parenting a child with disabilities. Writing provides me with an emotional release. It allows me to grieve, heal, and feel peace. I share my writings in hope of comforting those who face a similar experience as my own.