"Mothers feel responsible for so many things that happen to their children, even things they can’t control, and parents of children with disabilities can feel that sense of responsibility even more"
- Jaclyn Greenberg
Speaking
When my son was diagnosed with severe disabilities, I felt lost and alone.
Back then, I was working a full-time corporate job and parenting a toddler. I had trouble coping with everyday relationships because of how my life had changed. Since then, I’ve questioned how the situation could have been better, and I pitch articles based on those topics.
I’m always looking to learn more to improve my life, my son’s life, my family’s life, and the lives of others in similar situations.
Writing allows me to be an advocate in ways I never knew existed.
I’m still listening. I’m still learning. But because of my writing and the connections I’ve made, I’m no longer navigating disability parenting alone.
In the Spotlight!
Jaclyn Greenberg on Parenting a Disabled Son
Jaclyn discusses parenting both disabled and typically developing children, inclusion and accessibility, and the realities of navigating mom guilt while raising a child with complex needs.
Mother to a Child Born with Differences: From Pain to Advocacy
Jaclyn shares the story of her son’s CMV diagnosis, the emotional aftermath, and how that experience reshaped her life and led her toward advocacy and storytelling.
Finding Your Voice: Becoming an Advocate for Your Child and Yourself
The conversation explores disability parenting, resilience, and how telling her family’s story led her to writing and public advocacy