I cannot believe that Freya is turning five this week! What a long short five years it has been! Freya had a rocky start to life with…… Read more “Long short five years”
Author: teamfreyablog
Former dispute resolution lawyer turned into a full-time special needs mum. Looking after my beautiful daughter Freya and fighting for a fairer world for her and other children with special needs.
Mental Health Awareness Week: Quarantine insights
What an extraordinary time we live. We may be on lockdown, but, at least for me, it has been a time rich in insights to my life.…… Read more “Mental Health Awareness Week: Quarantine insights”
Our Covid-19 quarantine
It’s been a while since I wrote my blog, but as we are now in self-isolation due to Covid-19 I thought I would get my pen to…… Read more “Our Covid-19 quarantine”
Reasons why having a child with special needs makes parents great candidates in the job market
Goodness me, it’s been a long time since I managed to sit down and catch up with writing this blog. A few ideas have circled in my…… Read more “Reasons why having a child with special needs makes parents great candidates in the job market”
Silent child
A large portion of kids with tracheostomies, at least temporarily, lose their ability to make vocal sounds. Freya is no exception, and other than a few squeaks,…… Read more “Silent child”
Education and Health Care Plans: Our family’s journey to the Tribunal
It’s been a while since I blogged and I have no better reason to offer you than busy-ness of our life. Christmas came and went. Life has…… Read more “Education and Health Care Plans: Our family’s journey to the Tribunal”
Recognising effects of trauma
I have this friend who starts going on and on (and on!) about trauma after we have a few glasses of wine. Ah, what a drag! I…… Read more “Recognising effects of trauma”
False economy: When poor planning costs more
I have been quiet on the blog front recently, with all kinds of nonsense popping up left, right and centre. There’s been the continuing care assessment where…… Read more “False economy: When poor planning costs more”
Together we are stronger!
Last week, as I was sitting in the garden writing yet another complaint about Haringey, our local authority, when I came across news that there is a…… Read more “Together we are stronger!”
First holidays abroad – a short flight, but a huge step for our family
Before I had Freya I travelled loads. I loved exploring new countries and holidays was the number one thing I indulged in. As we had no idea…… Read more “First holidays abroad – a short flight, but a huge step for our family”
