The Journey Past Why

About the Book

Have you ever been in a situation where you thought "why" did this happen? A journey past "why" is based on my observations and experiences with situations where we feel the frustration of "why" and more importantly how to begin moving past that question. This is about sharing some of the aspects of my journey. It is about having had the privilege of sharing, observing and listening to the stories of others who have had to move past that question as well. Lets face it, there is never an acceptable answer to "why", there is no reason good enough. There is also no right way or wrong way to approach any situation. I hope to share some of the strategies that I have used or seen used, in hopes that it may make the transition easier for others.

About the Author

I have been the parent of a child with disabilities for 22 years and began working with individuals with disabilities in 2007. Had the opportunity to enrol in a Disability Studies program through work, which is what started the process of self reflection and documenting experiences we had experienced. In working with families I began to realize the choices we all make in how we are going to deal with the challenges that we face. I have seen reactions that are judgemental as well as those that are supportive, mostly based on the personal choice that they themselves have made. (Or judgmental when they have never been faced with these kind of decisions) When you focus on the "Individual" and their family you realize that we are all unique and there are no right or wrong choices, there are only choices that work for each person, family and situation. I wanted to give a frame of reference for helping families decide what are the best choices for their own situation, and not necessarily only in regards to children born with disabilities but any of the life changing events that occur during a lifetime. I am not currently working in the field, but our daughter will always be in our lives so I remain an active advocate and remain involved in the issues surrounding her care as well as the care of others.