One Sunday morning at Lalbagh, a friend asked, “Shall I push your wheelchair, or will you push mine?” We laughed, not just because it was funny — but because somewhere in that joke was a quiet truth about how far we’ve come. From milestone charts and therapy rooms to talking about retirement plans and life beyond labels, parenting a child with special needs has rewired how I see the world. This isn’t about being part of a “special” category. It’s about unlearning the need to fit into any category at all — and finding ease, clarity, and connection in places I never expected.