I think saying, “You are so brave” is supposed to be a compliment, but it is not. Related: Why My Kids With Disabilities Don’t Make Me a ‘Special Type of Person’ĭo they think I am “brave” for providing for their needs? Wouldn’t they do the same for their kids? Or are they suggesting if their kid was disabled they wouldn’t provide the available supports at home and in the community? One of our kids uses a wheelchair and one of our kids may be hard to understand when she speaks, but what exactly is brave about that?ĭo they think I am “brave” for parenting my kids? Do they think I would abandon them? These are my kids, disabled or not, why would I not parent my kids? Isn’t that what all parents are supposed to do? I wonder if they realize how problematic and ableist that comment is.ĭo they think I am “brave” for taking my kids out in public? But why wouldn’t I? Anyone paying attention would recognize we are a family, same as everyone else. Maybe I should start asking people exactly what they mean by that phrase. I parent two disabled kids, and I have been told multiple times I’m “so brave.” (Insert eye roll.)
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