Two paths, one childhood: raising twins when one has a rare muscular dystrophy 11 March 2026 Written by Ashley Burkman

https://rarerevolutionmagazine.com/two-paths-one-childhood-raising-twins-when-one-has-a-rare-muscular-dystrophy/ When people meet my twin boys, the first thing they notice is how alike they are. They share the same age, the same laugh and the same enthusiasm for life. What becomes clear a little later is that their paths through childhood look different. One of my sons, Carter, was born with a rare congenital muscular dystrophy. His muscles are weaker and fatigue more easily. He uses a power wheelchair for mobility and receives nutrition through a feeding tube. His twin brother, Calvin, does not have a disability. Together they are growing up side by side, shaping each other’s understanding of movement, strength and belonging in ways I never could have imagined.