05/21/2026
From Special Books by Special Kids, a nonprofit sharing the stories of children with disabilities: "Bud and his sister RoRo were born into the same biological family, but their lives took very different paths. After witnessing unsafe living conditions, state agencies removed RoRo from the home and she was adopted by a loving family. Years later, when Bud was born, the same family hoped to adopt him as well, but they were not given the opportunity until after severe abuse had already taken place.
During the first eight months of his life, Bud experienced severe abuse that resulted in permanent disabilities. Today, at almost 4 years old, Bud is unable to walk or talk and experiences countless seizures each day. Despite the challenges he faces, his adoptive family is deeply committed to giving him a life filled with love, safety, and dignity. He was adopted by the same family as RoRo, reuniting the siblings in a safe home.
By sharing Bud’s story, his family hopes greater awareness can be brought to child abuse, systemic failures, and the importance of protecting vulnerable children before irreversible harm occurs. They believe that if sharing Bud’s journey helps save even one child, then telling his story is worth it."
Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/10XaFQKKEMk?si=R25T0jHRtFrYSKBb
Bud and his sister RoRo were born into the same biological family, but their lives took very different paths. After witnessing unsafe living conditions, state agencies removed RoRo from the home and she was adopted by a loving family. Years later, when Bud was born, the same family hoped to adopt him as well, but they were not given the opportunity until after severe abuse had already taken place.
During the first eight months of his life, Bud experienced severe abuse that resulted in permanent disabilities. Today, at almost 4 years old, Bud is unable to walk or talk and experiences countless seizures each day. Despite the challenges he faces, his adoptive family is deeply committed to giving him a life filled with love, safety, and dignity. He was adopted by the same family as RoRo, reuniting the siblings in a safe home.
By sharing Bud’s story, his family hopes greater awareness can be brought to child abuse, systemic failures, and the importance of protecting vulnerable children before irreversible harm occurs. They believe that if sharing Bud’s journey helps save even one child, then telling his story is worth it. You can watch this interview in the comments below.
