Loss and Grief
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. I am frankly sick of isolation and all that comes with it. S...
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Thoughts on advocacy, law, family, and the work that matters.
Transparency and accountability
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 living with disabil...
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Give yourself time
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 the day dear aunt and best friend passed away. Altho...
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Self- Advocacy
Self- Advocacy Everyone needs access and support. Just think about it. You go abroad and don’t speak the language. You need to get around. What do you do? You use your support and self advocacy to ...
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Love Lives On
Love Lives On I am mindful of how quickly life moves. My mother-in-law reached her 80th birthday in 2021 and our family is incredibly grateful for the 10 bonus years we have had with her. Our daugh...
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This is Not a Dress Rehearsal
This is Not a Dress Rehearsal I had some time to reflect over the past month and really-PAUSE. It was wonderful to be in my own space and really think about life and the footprint we want to leave....
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This is what happiness looks like!
Memories “Stay still. C’mon guys please smile! I have spent the entire day at Build A Bear and in return I would like a GOOD picture!” MEMORIES! I remember this day so well. Every year we spent spr...
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Memories
Memories “Stay still. C’mon guys please smile! I have spent the entire day at Build A Bear and in return I would like a GOOD picture!” MEMORIES! I remember this day so well. Every year we spent spr...
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Every year matters!
Every year matters! So my birthday is this coming Monday. This year I am privileged to share it with Martin Luther King-at least a celebration. Like many people I have been contemplating what life ...
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Reflection and Reinvention
Reflection and Reinvention Every year we have an opportunity to reflect and reinvent ourselves. It is so easy to look back when we should always look ahead. Fighting these human urges challenges ou...
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