BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
My daughters, KPop Demon Hunters, and radical acceptance
'This film reminded me that healing and growth happen when we stop hiding parts of ourselves and let others in.'
Not being seen is part of parenting a disabled child
An essay about parenting a medically complex child has won the 2025 CBC Nonfiction Prize. Its theme of feeling invisible is mirrored in an earlier BLOOM post called The Invisible Mom.
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Check out our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shoutouts to people making the world more inclusive.
Check out the new BLOOM
Read our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shoutouts to people making the world more inclusive.
How to make your 'spooky' moments more fun
Listening to your child's wishes and being flexible make for the happiest Halloweens.
'Faith and love can do more than any medicine'
'The kind of care that worked best for me was open-minded, patient and creative,' says Yasna Besedina, a longtime client.
My daughter never had homework. Now, at age 15, she does
'These are the moments that so many families take for granted, but for us, they are a first.'
Making space for dads in caregiving
'I needed permission to show up imperfectly and to be a different kind of father than the one shaped by cultural expectations.'
As my child grows, so does her need for care
Parenting is supposed to get easier over time. When a child has disabilities, it may get harder.
Check out the new BLOOM
Read our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive.
Our culture values speed. What is gained in going slow?
'We spend more time together... Slowing down makes space for that kind of joy to grow.'
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