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 likely would never do “X”. Just replace anything wit...
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Thoughts on advocacy, law, family, and the work that matters.
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 the toll it tool...
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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 are primarily brown and black chil...
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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 on to receive several- SEVERAL...
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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 scrubs Aromatherapy Massages Wh...
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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 a world where we m...
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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 I do not ...
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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 beauty we now experience, I am...
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Women Rule!
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 themselves. Please take a look at how they changed...
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Good Vibes All Around
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 a young autistic girl to make her feel comfortable during a try...
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