Parenting a child with a disability support in Portugal
For parents of children with disabilities or complex needs. Talk with people in Portugal who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
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From people who came through it
“I was sure I'd nevre feel normal again. I was wrong. Ask for a double appointment if you can, it changed things for me. Keep going, even slowly.”
Miriy G · been through parenting a child with a disability“Para quien empieza a criar a un hijo con discapacidad: no tienes que hacerlo todo perfecto. Yo todavía me enfado cuando la gente mira, pero he aprendido a rodearme de personas que entienden. Acepta la ayuda que te ofrezcan y busca momentos para ti, aunque sean pequeños. No estás sola.”
Ashie S · been through parenting a child with a disability“Hello from the other side of it. I was right where you are not that long ago, about a year. The worst part was planning for when we are gone. I picked up the guitar again. Bit by bit it comes back. x”
Kenji from Naha Y · been through parenting a child with a disability“In 2023, that was me. Respite once a month. That was my life. I wake up most days without that dread. It's slow, but it does come back. Keep going, even slowly.”
edwinnorth1979 · been through parenting a child with a disability