My husband, Jason, and my three sons with Duchenne muscular dystrophy — Max, Rowen, and Charlie — just pulled out…
Betty Vertin
Betty Vertin is a mother and writer living in rural Hastings, Nebraska, with her husband and seven children. Betty is a caregiver to three sons, Max, Rowen, and Charlie. Her oldest was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2010 at 4 years old. The other boys were diagnosed with the same in the following year. Although Duchenne occasionally crashes the party, it has not kept her large family from celebrating and enjoying life. She writes her column in hopes of sharing her family’s experiences with others on a similar journey.
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Articles by Betty Vertin
I didn’t think we would ever have more children after I found out 10 years ago that I was a…
The title of this column comes from a meme I saw this week. Its message found me at a time…
Halloween is over, and I’m happy to say we all got through it. While it was one of my favorite…
It’s Never Just a Cold
I have shared many times in this column that I have three sons with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. People sometimes…
On a Facebook page that documents our family’s journey with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, I recently posted about how invitations…
I think all moms need strong shoulders and extra arms. We carry purses, diaper bags, backpacks, and discarded jackets. Duchenne…
I have a decorative sign hanging on a wall that says, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp…
Three of my boys were diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy when they were small. We’ve spent many years preparing to…
I love the everyday, ordinary moments of motherhood. Maybe I’m crazy, but the laundry (no matter how never-ending), groceries, menu…