Jack and Jill, Incorporated
Jack and Jill, Incorporated is a national organization dedicated to supporting youth from ages 2-18. I was an active member of this organization for 23 years. AND now I am an Associate member. The ...
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Thoughts on advocacy, law, family, and the work that matters.
Trusted sister circle
These women have been in my life for three decades. Through good times and more challenging times. I am the youngest of the group- which I love to say to them- and in all seriousness am thankful fo...
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Best Mommy Moment!
I have waited SUCH a long time to witness this moment. My first born who came into this work roaring like a LION made her debut as a stage manager for a play in Chicago. I was mesmerized as I watch...
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Community helps you heal!
This picture was taken on a particularly difficult day for me. While I am smiling through pain it is clear to me at least that I needed a smile and warm embrace. My church member saw that and fille...
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Santa LIVES
For the past 15 years we have gone to the same Christmas Village to select our tree. The magic of this place is undeniable. Julie and her team of elves are kind, loving and embody the spirit of Chr...
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Your Health IS your wealth!
Your health-whether spiritual, mental or physical -MATTERS. What I have come to realize as a parent of a neurodivergent person is that your body is in constant flight or fight. When you are caring ...
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Patience is a virtue
My dad is very cool. This is a fact. But he is also extremely patient. I do not see him often but when I do I am grateful.Our children now young adults come in like a hurricane with a ton of energy...
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It is ok to NOT be ok
Sometimes life does not go your way. You have dreams and plans and action items and goals and sometimes you are placed on a different life journey.No one prepares you for the alternate path you jus...
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Back to life Back to Reality
Well our superstar student on the spectrum finished her semester at SCAD and made her way back home.Having an older child- now young adult we are keenly aware as parents that the energy shifts in t...
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