No Country for the Disabled

Many of you know that my son Jono has scoliosis and kyphosis (and Asperger's Syndrome). Many of you also know that he is now in such pain he can't walk far or stand unaided for long periods of time. I asked the GP to refer him to Occupational Therapy Services. Over two months have passed... Continue Reading →

A possible breakthrough

If you have been reading the blog regularly you'll know I have been having a bit of a rough time with anxiety and depression.  I got a phonecall yesterday that might make things better. Back when I first saw Siobhan O'Farrell Nutriation at the beginning of the year she was concerned about how low in... Continue Reading →

The cut backs continue

It's heartbreaking to think that two years after we began fighting our battle to get Jono his much-needed surgery there are still children out there going through agony. I think the health service for children in Ireland is shocking. I will never understand how people who have abused their bodies can get knee replacements, hip... Continue Reading →

Dublin (again)

  Jono had to go back to Dublin yesterday for his check up about his spine. It's a long day with a total of 8 hours travelling there and back. We were apprehensive as when we went back in May we were told his spine was curving again and he might need another surgery. The... Continue Reading →

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