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Reflecting on her journey with Emma, Burritt tells PEOPLE that being a parent to a child with a disability is “extremely hard.” However, she describes it as the “heaviest yet most beautiful responsibility.”<\/p>\n
“Being disability parents is extremely hard. It changes every single thing about you. It challenges you in so many ways that unless you\u2019ve been through it, people can\u2019t fully understand,” says Burritt. “It has opened my eyes to a world I never knew and truly shown me what is important in life. It is the heaviest yet most beautiful responsibility I\u2019ve ever had to carry.”<\/p>\n
As for her fellow parents experiencing similar situations with their children, Burritt encourages them to be their children’s “biggest advocate.”<\/p>\n
“You are your child\u2019s biggest advocate. If you feel something isn\u2019t right, push for answers. And if you don\u2019t get them, never give up,” she advises. “This life is not something anyone ever expects to happen to them, but it really can be beautiful.”<\/p>\n
“I try to count my blessings every day and give my girls the best life possible given our circumstances,” Burritt adds. “The smiles on their faces always remind me that our life is good.”<\/p>\n
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