Personal Stories
This page provides links to the personal stories of people who have been supported by Parent to Parent to develop plans for a better life. To access the full story click on the find out more link at the end of each introduction.
Anne’s Story - Attending workshops with Parent to Parent holds value for both parents and professionals as Anne has discovered. Read how Anne feels about what she has learned from these workshops ... find out more
Gloria’s Story - When someone loses a loved one and has become responsible for a daughter who has a disability. Find out what the turning point was in Gloria’s life that made her new challenges take on a new meaning ... find out more
Kathy’s Story - The guardian of a young boy who has a disability tells us of the isolation she used to feel before becoming part of Parent to Parent’s many workshops. Hear how the planning has helped him also at respite and day care ... find out more
Kym's Story - Read about how Pathways to Possibilities workshop helped a Mother gain more perspective and develop positive action for her daughter’s futures ... find out more
Laurel’s story - Find out how being part of a group of families who share similar experiences participating in a Pathways workshop can help a family plan for any situation ... find out more
Mary’s story - A story about a family who once were very private and kept to themselves, and how, after finding support that offered direction and planning, found the confidence be part of a supportive network within the community ... find out more