Thoughts on advocacy, law, family, and the work that matters.
We are the new phase of life with our daughter, and I’m trying to support her entry into the workforce. It is certainly not as easy as we thought it would be. First, you have to have patience, seco...
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I started this month with respite. You know that concept when your body says you have simply had enough.
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This is what is never said about Autism- it comes with loneliness. Often times I do not have the words to share the many tasks I have to do in a day...
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One of the most significant challenges of helping someone on the spectrum is supporting them in the “system”. You know Drivers license or State ID, voter’s registration, passport and the like. Rece...
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People ask me often how do you keep a relationship healthy. I always respond that I wish I had a better answer but the truth is I do not. It takes work! Remaining strong in any relationship is diff...
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My older daughter, Chloe is 7 years older than my younger daughter, Emersen. When they were young it worked well. Emersen always had Chloe and All of her other friends to look up to. There were man...
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These two have been going at it for sometime. I mean weekly. They just LOVE each other. And -I certainly understand because my grandmother was everything to me. I LOVE their LOVE. It is honest and ...
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This summer has been transformative. I simply cannot believe how quickly society moves on. Just a year ago we had so much support -although I am mindful that it was quite difficult I am now cogniza...
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You know when a child has become an adult when you are no longer consulted for birthdays. Every year, although I complained often, I thoroughly enjoyed planning FABULOUS parties for my daughters. Ch...
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I love our town and have a ton of hiding spots in plain sight! This past week I went to Book and Bottle, a local bookstore with a twist. (If you have not been there you should truly check it out.) ...
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