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FINALLY

By Brett Schaffran
At 34 I spoke my first word. I am a speller, and my name is Brett Schaffran.  All my life there was the desire to speak:  but my mouth doesn’t listen to my brain. For a long time I believed I might one day be able to, but when I realized  that would never happen, I despaired. Almost all of us are seen by the world as incapable. But given the right supports, we are very capable indeed.

My life has changed so much in the past year. Feelings of joy are now the norm for me, rather than the exception. My dream of talking has come true…and I want to finally be heard.

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2/3/2025 2 Comments

My Sister

My parents just asked me if I want my sister to come to M2H. It is a dream of mine to have her see me spell. She has only known me as cognitively disabled Brett. Since I have been able to talk, she needs to meet the real me: we are siblings who have never had the opportunity to talk. That’s water under the bridge now but, I want to have a real relationship with her going forward. We always loved each other, but I couldn’t tell her that in the past. So yes, I am excited about her visit to talk to me. Siblings should always make time to talk to each other. 

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Lindsay
2/4/2025 04:01:39 pm

I can’t wait to come and chat with you buddy! Love you so much and I’m endlessly proud of you!

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Wendi Rosen
2/5/2025 11:57:09 pm

“Siblings should always make time to talk to each other.” Cousin Brett, you are so wise and so right. I am overjoyed at the prospect of your upcoming conversation with Lindsay. I love you both to pieces. I am so proud of your accomplishments and I look forward to the future and all that is to come. The sky is the limit for you!

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