A Facing Project
Written by Jamie Reese I cannot stand to be misunderstood. The only thing I hate more than that is not understanding what’s going on. Or why something is happening to me. Or when people leave me. All those things are confusing. . .and make me hurt myself. I try to explain what is wrong with […]
You can call me sexy. That’s what I told Miranda the first time she met me. Then she gave me water and asked if it was cold enough. I told her it tasted like gin. I like to say funny stuff to staff members like Miranda and my co-workers. I try to keep a straight […]
Written by Cheryl Williamson When children are little, you don’t notice that milestones aren’t being met. It is only when they are older that you notice the differences. I can still clearly see the chart the doctor drew for us. It showed the typical child gaining upward progression in all areas, but David’s line only […]
Written by Stephanie Fisher If I told you, “Take it one day at a time,” what does that mean to you? What does, “You need to forgive,” mean? It meant nothing to me years ago, until I experienced it. We learned the meaning of those clichés. Me, my husband John, my son Greg and my […]
Daisy Alaniz’s story as told by her mom, Rachael Alaniz Written by Clarissa Bowers /// Genius. There. I said it. Of course most parents believe their child has superior intelligence but unlike those parents, I have the paperwork to prove it. In fact, I have the paperwork to prove that Daisy’s intelligence is “very superior.” […]
Jeff Ross’s Story as told by his mother, Ann Marie Ross Written by J.R. Jamison /// CHEV – RO – LET Lined up on the magnetic spelling board in primary colored letters. He couldn’t say it, but there he was—spelling it. CHEV – RO – LET He was three at the time. Must’ve been something […]
Daisy’s story was written by her mother Rachael Alaniz, who also participate in Hillcroft’s project as a storyteller. To hear more stories like Daisy’s, be sure to check out the Hillcroft’s Facing Disabilities Project Event on October 4th at Civic Theatre. /// Everything has a right answer. I know it does. I just haven’t learned all the right answers […]
To hear more stories like Jim’s, be sure to check out the Hillcroft’s Facing Disabilities Project Event on October 4th at Civic Theatre. Jim Benadum’s Story My Bocce partner and I stand along the 12-foot baseline. The June sun heats up an already intense outdoor tournament at the College of New Jersey outside of Trenton. I can see the […]
Joyce Cline’s story about her son Jason To hear more stories like Jason’s, be sure to check out the Hillcroft’s Facing Disabilities Project Event on October 4th at Civic Theatre. /// Jason loves Christmas. He calls it “ho-ho.” Frosty the Snowman is one of his favorite songs. We used to let him unwrap everyone’s Christmas presents. He just loved […]
We need Writers! We’re looking for 20 writers in East Central Indiana to tell the stories of those facing disabilities. Working with our community partner Hillcroft Services, writers will be matched with storytellers. Storytellers will include those facing disabilities from all angles – those with disabilities, those with disabled family members, those who serve individuals […]