First published 2010
Shonda Schilling opens her family's private world when their son receives an Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis. As the wife of MLB pitcher Curt Schilling, she had grown accustomed to public scrutiny, but nothing prepared her for this personal challenge. The couple must abandon their assumptions about raising children and develop new strategies to support their son's unique needs. Schilling chronicles their initial confusion, the process of accepting their child's neurological differences, and their determination to help him thrive. She examines how this diagnosis reshapes their daily routines, family dynamics, and long-term expectations. The book follows their learning curve as they connect with specialists, research treatment options, and build support networks. Schilling writes with honesty about the emotional toll on parents while celebrating their son's individual strengths and capabilities.
Genres: family, mental-health, biography-memoir, disability
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-secrets, personal-journey
240 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow