Tag: Friends

68 is the New 13- My Adult Bat Mitzvah

The morning of October 12th, I sat at my desk practicing Hebrew for my Bat Mitzvah that evening.   I am not 13—traditional age for becoming a Bat Mitzvah in front of family, friends, and the community —that ship passed 55 years ago.   Six months back, I saw a notice at our Temple – Congregation […]

I Am Not Defined by Disability: Seeing our Daughter Through Strength, not Disability

Our daughter Jessica is 43 and has severe intellectual disabilities. This is a parent’s perspective of defining our daughter by her abilities and strengths, seeing past the disability.

Jessica’s Friend Network

Facing life’s curveballs is easier with friends. These women embraced Jessica into their circle, turning it into her very own Friend Network! #RaisingJess #Friends #Disability #Inspiring #Rare Disease #Family
#RaisingJess #Friends #Disability #Inspiring #Rare Disease #Family