Our stories — mystory

I am a woman; that’s a hurdle. I am a mother. I am a single mum with no family support. I am a mother of disabled child. I am a carer. i have a chronic illness. I have no money…. I have no time!!! It’s impossible.          

Moral of the story is: can we support others more like the way they need to be supported and less the way we would want? After all, we are all different.

Since my mom inspired the Hearts and Roses Gift Box, I thought ‘how can I make it better chocolate that won’t harm for her high cholesterol and high blood pressure, and if possible, may even help?’

So as well as developing my own unique partnership with Ethan, it was a real pleasure to be witness to the relationship between Ethan and Aless, with all its nuances. Not only in the roles of parent and child, but as two people with a deep understanding of one another. Autism, Special Needs, Motherhood...