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The Opposite of Retreat, Rockin’ Retreat
The Opposite of Retreat, Rockin’ Retreat

The Opposite of Retreat, Rockin’ Retreat

Hello Friends, I’m in Nashville on the first morning after a mom’s conference. Not just any mom’s conference. The Rockin’ Retreat. They call it a retreat because it can involve pampering and moms are encouraged to unwind. That said, I saw a lot of learning, a lot of looking for answers, a lot of partying, a lot of hugs, a lot of adventures, a lot of supportive words, a lot of…moving forward.

In fact, as I began writing this morning I thought about the word retreat and its

Mardra2019-09-08T16:22:33-05:00Categories: Grown Ups & Downs|Tags: advcocacy, Advocate like a Mother, Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network, DSDN, Finish the Sentence Friday, Rockin' Mom|2 Comments

DSDN Rockin Mom Retreat
DSDN Rockin Mom Retreat

DSDN Rockin Mom Retreat

I’m thrilled to join the Rockin’ Mom’s event again this year.

We will be chatting about writing and self-care.

Also, a bit about “What will you do when he grows up?”

Black Day is a proud sponsor of the event. Check out our feature here: http://bit.ly/2x3ocdT

Mardra2017-09-03T16:04:14-05:00Tags: Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network, DSDN, Rockin' Mom|0 Comments

If You’re Worried About a World Without Down Syndrome, Read This and Share

My Most Important Job

Roughly 27 years ago the universe looked over my resume, took into account my previous experience, my qualifications, and my goals and gave me a job that I was totally – I mean utterly – unqualified for.

Parent.

And as an added bonus and complete surprise, the universe also immediately promoted me, as a show of good faith, to the role of “special needs parent.”

The application process was cleverly disguised, I won’t bore you with those details but the final result was a new lifelong job with

Mardra2017-08-20T17:46:27-05:00Categories: Grown Ups & Downs|Tags: Arguing Eugenics, Down syndrome, Down Syndrome Association of the Midlands, Down Syndrome Diagnosis Information & Support Act, Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network, eugenics, Global Down Syndrome Foundation, Lettercase.org, Mark Leach, NDSC, prenatal diagnosis, The Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome|6 Comments

DSDN Rockin’ Mom Retreat
DSDN Rockin’ Mom Retreat

DSDN Rockin’ Mom Retreat

Conference meets let-your-hair-down Mom’s weekend.

I’m stoked to be hosting a roundtable on storty-telling.

Connect. Inspire. Recharge.

Alright! Let’s do it!

Mardra2016-09-01T19:54:31-05:00Categories: conference|Tags: Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network, DSDN|0 Comments

The Opposite of Retreat, Rockin’ Retreat

The Opposite of Retreat, Rockin’ Retreat

DSDN Rockin Mom Retreat

DSDN Rockin Mom Retreat

If You’re Worried About a World Without Down Syndrome, Read This and Share

My Most Important Job

DSDN Rockin’ Mom Retreat

DSDN Rockin’ Mom Retreat

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