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Morasha R. Winokur


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Topics of conversation:

  • Life as a sister to a sibling with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  • Friendship with Chancer, Iyal's service dog
  • Iyal's need for a service dog
  • Treatment by other children

Morasha Winokur will be 12 on June 23rd. She is currently in 6th grade at a public middle school in Roswell, Georgia, which is a suburb near Atlanta. She was adopted from Ashtrkhan, Russia when she and Iyal were both 14 1/2 months. Iyals' birthday is June 12st. They are 2 days apart - from different biological parents. We brought them both back to Georgia at the same time. People always ask if they are twins. People who know Morasha, think she is "an old soul". She is very insightful and compassionate. She is a good friend and very loyal.

My Invisible World: Life with My Brother, His Disability and His Service Dog

Morasha R. Winokur
Better Endings New Beginnings (2009)
ISBN 9780984200702
Reviewed by Evan Weldon (age 7) for Reader Views (11/09)

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Synopsis: Being the sibling of a child with special needs has its own unique challenges that often go unrecognized, unseen ... especially when the disability itself is invisible.As the “typical” sister, Morasha Winokur candidly shares her story about the invisible life that exists within a life that others think they know. Hidden dreams and hidden challenges become understood and embraced when a specially trained Behavioral Assistance Dog for Morasha’s brother joins the family.

Through the unconditional presence and skilled companionship of Chancer, an irresistible 90 lb. Golden Retriever, healing happens for not only Morasha’s brother, but for each member of the family in unexpected ways.