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A comment was made about me or someone I know, about my children or theirs, or someone else’s and the fact that because they have diabetes they are “Special Needs” children.And that maybe, I, or them, or someone, couldn’t do certain things, or live a certain life because of the children’s “Special Needs.”Special Needs. Why do those words rub me the wrong way when related to Type 1?Probably because those words insinuate disability. And as a mother, I don't like to think of my children with disabilities.Also, when one defines someone with special needs, it is generally defined by what they cannot do.And what CAN’T my boys do?Well. They...
