Keep the Hope Alive
Keep Hope Alive This week I had the opportunity to see students in person. It was overwhelming to see so many bright young minds together and excited about graduation. Academy Prep gave me the awes...
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Thoughts on advocacy, law, family, and the work that matters.
You reap what you sow
You reap what you sow As parents we stress out a lot about whether we have done enough. I know I have. Over the years when facing challenges with my children I wonder if I even know what I am doing...
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Never give up! Yes – I am saying it again!
Never give up! Yes- I am saying it again! This past weekend my crew had the opportunity to fellowship with other families outside. It was a beautiful safe space -but still one that was difficult fo...
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Friendship Fuels The Soul
Friendship fuels the soul As we end Autism Awareness month- I am mindful of the importance of friendship and what a therapist once shared with me.In sum she said while we all need friendship and hu...
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Letting Go – A work in progress.
Letting Go – A work in progress. My daughter and I have been inseparable for a year. Strange how we adapt when we need to. Amid Covid – we eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner together, bal...
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Being her Mom is a Joy
Being her Mom is a Joy I am always cognizant of my daughters journey during autism awareness month. In part because so many people ask me what does it feel like to be her mom. Being her mom i...
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World Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day I reflect on our journey, my daughter’s journey with gratitude. I will never forget the day in 2012 when I made the difficult decision to leave my practice of law and wal...
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Oops She Did It Again
Oops She Did It Again My daughter never ceases to amaze me. When ever she sets a goal-she meets it. Even when there is a goal set as she has no idea how to tackle she figures out a way to make it w...
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I can’t believe it! I can’t believe it!
I can’t believe it!, I can’t believe it! My daughter is graduating from college. She’s not graduating from any college -she’s graduating from my alma mater, Spelman College....
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The Joys of Spring Break
The Joys of Spring Break I worked yesterday – even though I told myself to take a break. I worked today – after I repeatedly told myself to take a break and then something stopped me. I...
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