by Manuela Rohr | Nov 10, 2019 | Blog, Sarina's Universe
“I’m different, not less.” – Temple Grandin  December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s focus is: “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality.” And: “To promote a can-do culture focusing on what people...
by Manuela Rohr | Nov 10, 2019 | Blog, Sarina's Universe
“Born a micro-preemie – I’m here to belong!” All parents of special children learn this: what we know from our ordinary life holds no tools to deal with this kind of tragedy. My daughter was born by emergency C-section on a beautiful hot summer day in August 1990....
by Manuela Rohr | Aug 28, 2019 | Sarina's Universe, Wednesday Whispers
The Wellness Universe (WU) interviews the presenters for SoulTreat in Sedona in November and asks us to share One Top Tip for your Best Life. 🎧🔥Here is mine: http://bit.ly/2NzMHH 💗 Being interviewed life is a new experience for me...
by Manuela Rohr | Aug 20, 2019 | Blog, Sarina's Universe
I watch this daily. Sarina’s hopes and dreams are within reach. But no matter how hard she tries, potholes and roadblocks appear. Created by her hiccups* we the neurotypical’sknow nothing about. She cannot do it alone.I have to:protect her grief, hold her...
by Manuela Rohr | Aug 1, 2019 | Blog, Inspiration, Sarina's Universe
I have intended to grow a daughter who has soul and depth. I succeeded despite her being born four months too soon. Do you know how 881 grams looks like? That’s one pound and fifteen ounces? A baby that’s not being able to breathe alone? I do. Do you know...
by Manuela Rohr | Jul 18, 2019 | Sarina's Universe, Tiny Island, Wednesday Whispers
On Friday my daughter Sarina woke up crying. Usually, she is content with a positive attitude. But lately, as her goal to live independently feels out of reach, she struggles with her self-confidence. Self-doubt moved in. She is nervous about her future just like I am...
