The SpecialMoms Parenting Magazine 2nd Issue | Page 21

Gary Dietz of Dads of Disability
Again, these are quite complex. Rather than
share my child’s specific details and my emotions
around diagnosis (or details of that of other fathers
in my collection), I approach this question with
broader stories of emotions and reactions. But,
the specific initial thoughts I had when I first
heard my son’s diagnosis were typical – tears and
depression.

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