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Foundation for Prader-Willi Blog | Stories of Hope (10)

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My Son Is More Than PWS: He Is A Miracle

A special contribution by guest blogger Heather Osterman How has your child exceeded your expectations? When Max was born, our diagnosis was missed. We just lived with trying to help Max with his challenges, not really understanding what was happenin...
December 9, 2016 Read More

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Believe in Yourself and Believe in Your Child

A special contribution by guest blogger Lisa Miller What would you say to a parent whose child has recently been diagnosed with PWS? Our son is 5 now, but I remember the dark diagnosis days so well. The first year is the hardest, but it gets easier. ...
December 2, 2016 Read More

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Your Child Can Do Anything! Don't Limit Them

A special contribution by guest blogger Jennifer Hannabass Jennifer shared her story via our Stories of Hope questionnaire.
November 25, 2016 Read More

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It's Not Normal, It's Better: A Letter to Prader-Willi Siblings

A special contribution by guest blogger Courtney Smith A letter to Prader-Willi siblings: Recently, a woman asked if I would be willing to speak with her teenage daughter, who was struggling with having a brother with Prader-Willi Syndrome. Of course...
November 23, 2016 Read More

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Parents of Children With Special Needs: We're Unstoppable!

A special contribution by guest blogger Rosemarie Rouse Rosemarie shared her story via our Stories of Hope questionnaire.
November 17, 2016 Read More

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She's Shown Us Our Own Strength, Determination, Love and Acceptance

A special contribution by guest blogger Anne Fricke When Freya was little, her parents weren’t sure what her future would hold. At two and a half, she was still not walking well, and every milestone felt like a mountain to climb. Today, at almost fiv...
November 10, 2016 Read More

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Our Son Makes Everyone He Meets Feel Special

A special contribution by guest blogger Elizabeth DeSimone Elizabeth shared her story via our Stories of Hope questionnaire.
October 27, 2016 Read More

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My Son Enriches My Life In Every Way

A special contribution by guest blogger Natalie Neto Natalie shared her story via our Stories of Hope questionnaire.
October 24, 2016 Read More

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A Father's Biggest Dream: A Fulfilling, Independent Life for His Son

Our FPWR community has no shortage of amazing fathers. We honor your selfless commitment to supporting your children and helping to ensure a brighter future for them. We asked Josh Gilliam, dad to Jackson, to share his FPWR story in honor of all dads...
June 19, 2016 Read More

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