Good Faith Kathleen Norris: A Sister's Reflection on Faith, Disability, and Love
Nov 20, 2025
Kathleen Norris, bestselling author of "Rebecca Sue: A Sister's Reflections on Disability, Faith, and Love," shares powerful insights from her journey of caring for her disabled sister, Rebecca. The conversation delves into the evolution of grief and gratitude within their family. Norris highlights the importance of honest storytelling and how writing can aid in processing grief. They discuss the need for greater inclusion of disabled individuals in religious communities and the lessons learned from caregiving, emphasizing love intertwined with lament.
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Early Adaptation And Candid Behavior
- Kathleen describes Becky learning to scoot as a toddler because she never crawled and adapted ingeniously to her body.
- Becky used candid honesty and sometimes her disability to navigate family dynamics and get away with mischief.
From Anger To Gratitude
- Becky carried anger about her birth injury but transformed into a person whose dominant attitude became gratitude later in life.
- Her shift shows love and stable family support can reshape long-standing resentment into appreciation.
A Raw Letter Reveals Honest Longing
- Kathleen reads a raw letter from Becky expressing hurt and jealousy after Kathleen's book became popular.
- Becky often wrote candid, unfiltered observations that made family members rethink how much they filter their own speech.
