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Being a grandfather to someone with special needs
A grandfather reflects on the everyday rewards and challenges of raising a grandchild with special needs.
Henry Tanaka · 16 min · July 24, 2026
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Henry Tanaka
Conversation host — caregiving, illness, and loss
I spent years as a caregiver before I ever held a microphone. Now I host conversations that give people permission to say the harder part out loud.
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