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"My Child" - a poem


When people laugh, they don't see the hurt, But I do.
It's My Child...

When people speak such unkind words, they don't see the pain. But I do.
It's My Child...

When people turn away because they don't understand, I do,
It's My Child...

So many tears, so many broken hearts, they don't feel, But I do,
It's My Child...

A simple smile, just one kind word could ease the hurt. Oh, don't they see? I do.
It's My Child...

Please understand my fervent plea, Think before you speak, it could
Your Child...

-Fran Sanzone, a mother whose daughter was tormented and teased from classmates because she was different. Fran is a strong and compassionate family advocate.

Families Together in NYS is encouraging parents to share their experience, strength, and hope with us so that other parents can know they aren't alone or isolated in their own struggles. Please forward stories to bschewe@ftnys.org