Care & Loss · Conversation

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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Where it started
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What changed
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The turning point
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What no one saw
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The choice
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Learning to stay
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A different future
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What comes next
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