S10 E6—Is disability a tragedy to overcome, a burden to bear, an inspirational lesson for everyone else? Or is there a different story to tell, and who gets to tell it? Craig Thomas, co-creator of How I Met Your Mother, joins Amy Julia Becker to discuss That’s Not How It Happened, his novel written from nearly two decades of growing up with a son with a rare genetic condition. Together they explore:
Disability representation
Overprotective parenting
Independence and agency
The power of authentic storytelling
00:00 The Story Behind "That's Not How It Happened" 08:15 Character Perspectives and Empathy in Storytelling 10:50 Disability and Family Dynamics: Parents and Siblings 15:26 Exploring Agency, Independence, and Shared Humanity 20:55 The Complexity of Emotions in Disability Narratives 27:42 Challenging Myths Around Disability 29:30 The Importance of Authentic Disability Representation in Media 38:45 Reimagining Life with Disability
Craig Thomas is the co-creator of the Emmy-winning comedy series How I Met Your Mother. His prose has appeared in The New Yorker, The Boston Globe, McSweeney's, and The Iowa Review. He lives in New York City with his wife, Rebecca, his daughter, Celia, and his son, Elliot, whose unique journey has had a huge impact on his life and work. That’s Not How It Happened is his first novel.
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