Dear Self Advocates,
I am so thankful for your voices.
While I love to read blogs written by the mothers and fathers of children with disabilities, it is your words that matter the most to me, your words that hit home.
There are more individuals living with disability who are sharing their stories than I could possibly list here. However, Aubsome Aubrey, Anonymously Autistic, Tim Harris, the cast of Born This Way, and @djmpoweraz (instagram), you all give me a perspective that I could never get from just reading the stories of parents.
No one person can give the single story of what it is like to live with Down syndrome or Autism or CP or any other disability. Collectively, your perspectives matter. I thank you for being willing to share – because it helps me think about the decisions I make for Tessa so that she can be her best self. Your stories give me pause; they open the eyes of the public to your joys and successes, as well as your trials and fears. They teach us more about how to treat one another.
I hope you’ll keep writing or vloging or speaking or instagramming, or whatever medium you choose to be your megaphone. You are making a difference in the lives of families by using your voice and our little ones will be better for the stories that you share.
Thank you so much for sharing,
Tessa’s Mom
Yo soy La Lay 
I can’t agree with you more! Thanks for sharing your story & I love you little family 🤗
My son Jaxson was born with down syndrome in May 2015 and he is the best. I enjoy reading your blog every day it inspires me.
You are so sweet, thanks so much!