Fiercely Independent
Fiercely Independent This was quite a week. Our daughter finished 10th grade successfully, passed entrance exams to attend college, participated in a fashion show and decided she would be ok…
And – We’re OFF
And - We’re OFF So this is scared. Nearly 14 years ago-I sat in a room with my family where I was told my daughter was broken and could or…
Time to pívot
Time to pívot It has been a year hasn’t it! Post- COVID, mid-COVID, No-COVID, yes-whatever COVID! I am not diminishing this world-wide pandemic on any level. Rather I am revisiting…
Best Day Ever
Best Day Ever Last week I had the honor of receiving an award from Academy Prep, (“AP”) a middle school dedicated to shaping the lives of those without equity who…
Pass the torch
Pass the torch I spent yesterday afternoon chatting with my oldest aunt about her journey. She is a pioneer. The first to graduate from college in our family and move…
We prepared our teen to LIVE!
We prepared our teen to LIVE! As we come to the end of autism awareness month I wanted to share this video. It’s a simple video about preparing those with…
Sleep
Sleep My family has issues with sleep. I do not - well I do because I blame their sleeplessness for mine. We have tried every best practice. Hot baths Lavendar…
Trials Test Your Faith and Refine Your Character
Trials Test Your Faith and Refine Your Character This month is particularly difficult. After 10 years of being a significant caregiver to our family matrons - we are now in…
Next Steps
Next Steps Our family is constantly bombarded with questions by family, friends and strangers centered around what we plan to do when our daughter transitions into adulthood. The truth is…
Our pearl
Our pearl Today begins Autism Awareness Month and it is always a time of reflection for our family. When I think about the many obstacles our family navigated and the…
