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

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

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

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

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

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

Sleep My family has issues with sleep. I do not – well I do because I blame their sleeplessness for mine. We have tried every

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

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

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

Women Rule! I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge powerful AUTISTIC women who RULE- during this most important month. Their stories speak for

Good vibes all around My web content specialist shared a very special story with me. It was about a police officer who took time with

Loss and Grief Like many families the past two years have tried our resilience. It seems at EVERY corner there was a hurdle to overcome.

Transparency and accountability I am a board member of the National Non-Profit, Council for Parents, Attorneys and Advocates, (“COPAA”). The organization advocates for all those

Give yourself time Yesterday was an extremely difficult day for our family.  We held a viewing for my mother-in-law and it was the anniversary of