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Read more about the article When Grace Runs Dry

When Grace Runs Dry

  • Post published:September 7, 2020
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For our family, summer has been a relief. Marilee played softball and William played baseball and Penny went to summer school, in person. We spent a lot of time with…

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Read more about the article In Her Own Words: Penny on Being a Bridesmaid

In Her Own Words: Penny on Being a Bridesmaid

  • Post published:September 5, 2020
  • Post category:Down Syndrome/Family/Parenting
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Penny and I got to be bridesmaids together last weekend in my sister’s wedding. I’m going to let Penny tell you about it in her own words, but first I…

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Read more about the article S3 E10 | Anxiety, Affluence, and Identity with Niro Feliciano

S3 E10 | Anxiety, Affluence, and Identity with Niro Feliciano

  • Post published:September 1, 2020
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In an achievement-oriented culture, how do we risk vulnerability in order to move toward personal and racial healing? Cognitive therapist Niro Feliciano talks with Amy Julia about the complexities of…

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Read more about the article Anxiety and the Peace of God

Anxiety and the Peace of God

  • Post published:August 27, 2020
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I spent a few hours awake in the middle of the night. It was the first time in a long time that anxiety pushed aside peace and dripped into my…

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Read more about the article Welcome! Let Me Introduce Myself

Welcome! Let Me Introduce Myself

  • Post published:August 21, 2020
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Hello friends! I’ve been writing blog posts, teaching, speaking, and writing books for years, but I wanted to pause for a minute and introduce myself to any new readers and…

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Read more about the article Rectifying Educational Injustice: My Bumbling Journey

Rectifying Educational Injustice: My Bumbling Journey

  • Post published:August 19, 2020
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In mid-April, the disparity between my kids’ experience of education and the kids in neighboring towns and cities began to feel unconscionable. Yes, the pandemic highlighted the difference. But now…

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Read more about the article Continuing the Conversation: Penny and Black Lives Matter

Continuing the Conversation: Penny and Black Lives Matter

  • Post published:July 10, 2020
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In this week’s podcast, I interviewed all three of our kids about their experiences over the past few years of reading diverse books, traveling to museums and historic sites in Civil…

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Read more about the article Continuing the Conversation: William and Growing Up to Be a White Man

Continuing the Conversation: William and Growing Up to Be a White Man

  • Post published:July 9, 2020
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In this week’s podcast, I interviewed all three of our kids about their experiences over the past few years of reading diverse books, traveling to museums and historic sites in Civil…

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Read more about the article Continuing the Conversation: Marilee and Ruby Bridges

Continuing the Conversation: Marilee and Ruby Bridges

  • Post published:July 8, 2020
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In this week’s podcast, I interviewed all three of our kids about their experiences over the past few years of reading diverse books, traveling to museums and historic sites in…

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Read more about the article S3 Bonus | Talking with Our Kids About Race, Justice, Love, and Privilege

S3 Bonus | Talking with Our Kids About Race, Justice, Love, and Privilege

  • Post published:July 7, 2020
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How do we talk with kids about race, justice, and privilege? In this follow up to last week’s interview with Patricia Raybon, Amy Julia interviews her three children. Penny, William,…

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