the lighthouse
We’re sharing our stories and insights as a lighthouse for families navigating the same waters we once sailed alone
Latest Beacons
Grieving the Life I Imagined, and Embracing the One I Have
When we’re growing up, we all have a vision of what our life will look like one day.
Then I became a mom.
Listening Beyond Words, the Path to Finding Michael’s Voice
Our son Michael is 32 years old, autistic and non-speaking. When we raised our concerns as a toddler, pediatricians dismissed them, suggesting that his earlier development had been a misperception and that he had always been severely autistic.