After work a week ago, on a Monday, it was straight home. We grabbed our packed suitcases and headed for…
Richard E. Poulin III
an American currently working as Head of Middle School for an international school in Bangkok, Thailand. He is also the president of the nonprofit organization Teach RARE. In 2018 his newborn daughter, Rylae-Ann, was diagnosed with the ultra-rare disease, aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. Richard shares his journey and aims to provide caregivers with strategies and tips to improve their family's journey.
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Articles by Richard E. Poulin III
At 5:30 a.m., I quietly sneak out of bed, wash, dress, and straighten my tie. As I finish getting myself…
Once Singapore’s warm, tropical sun had set, a cool breeze became noticeable. With only the palm trees swaying above my…
When I don’t know how to do something, I’m the type of person to go figure it out. YouTube has…
Our daughter’s first three years of life were spent in a hospital. The first year involved diagnostic testing and fighting…
As we prepared for the arrival of our daughter, Rylae-Ann, we expected some cute baby drooling. We were even excited…
As my friends and I sat in the shade under two large cabanas, members of the hotel staff brought us…
Twelve plane trips, five states, and several adventures later, I feel blessed our family had a marvelous month-long summer vacation.
Another hospital visit and another test. Searching for answers for the condition of our daughter, Rylae-Ann, meant constant hospital admissions.
As the sun crept higher into the beautiful morning sky, we decided to eat breakfast at a nearby park. The…