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Billy – What’s the hardest part about having a disabled family member?

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That’s a tough question. The hardest part is probably accepting that the goals aren’t going to be the same for your child, for yourself, for my son. Everything changed, and we had to direct our lives as to you’ve still got to live. You can stil... Show More

That’s a tough question. The hardest part is probably accepting that the goals aren’t going to be the same for your child, for yourself, for my son. Everything changed, and we had to direct our lives as to you’ve still got to live. You can still be very successful. You have to redirect your energy here and your thought pattern and what you want to do. I wish I really had the answer to that.

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Billy – What’s the hardest part about having a disabled family member?
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That’s a tough question. The hardest part is probably accepting that the goals aren’t going to be the same for your child, for yourself, for my son. Everything changed, and we had to direct our lives as to you’ve still got to live. You can still be very successful. You have to redirect your energy here and your thought pattern and what you want to do. I wish I really had the answer to that.

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