Tag: Group Home

Dear Colin Farrell-Group Home Story

When we moved our daughter Jess into a group home at age 25, it felt like we were giving up. đź’”

But as Colin Farrell shared about his son James—what’s the alternative?
If something happened to us tomorrow, where would she go? Who would ensure her safety, dignity, and quality of life?

Colin’s words resonated deeply with me. Like him, we realized that planning —while we were healthy—was an act of love.

Today, Jess has:
✨ A home in her community
✨ Housemates who feel like sisters
✨ A life full of connection, friendship, and independence
And we are still at the center of her world—just in a different way.

To other parents navigating this decision: you’re not giving up. You’re building the future your child deserves.

Letting Go: The Group Home Decision

This is our group home story. A decision woven with uncertainty, love, and, ultimately, acceptance. Was the group home decision also a decision of Letting Go? These are frequent questions I receive from families and podcast hosts, and a story worth sharing. How we went from It’s Never Happening to a Leap of Faith. An […]

What My Mother Knew That Took Me 20 Years to Find Out

My Mom was a big fan of my writing and said, “you should write a book. But I was too busy to write a book. I had a full-time job, three kids, and three dogs at home. Jessica, as documented in many blogs, needed help with every daily life skill.