In June, I celebrated my 40th birthday. The day went as planned. Family showered me with attention, friends rubbed in…
Articles by Richard E. Poulin III
My wife, Judy, and I sat on our sofa in a cool, dark room despite it being the middle of…
Our daughter, Rylae-Ann, blinked her eyes a few times before scanning the white room. A warm smile instantly appeared when…
Aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is a rare genetic disease with only about 135 cases…
Meeting another father whose daughter has a rare disease always prompts a free-flowing and earnest discussion. When it happens, I…
My full and undivided attention was dedicated to navigating the stroller over cobblestone sidewalks. When I reached the end, I…
Warm water flows across our child’s scalp and soothes her. Other times, the water tickles her and makes her feel…
Our daughter throws a toy across the room or whines about not having an iPad before plopping her hands in…
While holding my daughter Rylae-Ann’s hands like a puppeteer, I allowed her fingers to touch the wet snout of a…
The clock struck 3:10 in the afternoon, and the bell let out a final scream. I waved goodbye and gave…