Hi World,

A little about me... I'm a woman and a person, and I put this first as I sometimes lose myself in my life. I am also a wife to Dave (ten years), a military spouse, and a mom to four beautiful children. My boys, ages 8 and 6, both have autism spectrum disorders caused by vaccines. Yes, I am firmly in "that" camp. My oldest daughter is 4 and has some health issues, also caused by vaccines. She is NT. And I can say for certain the above as my youngest daughter who just turned one is completely unvaccinated and believe me... I've been comparing the histories... There is a significant difference.

Where was I? Oh yes... I lost myself momentarily :-) Before my 6 year old was diagnosed (he is much more severe) I was on track to become a Licensed Midwife attending homebirths. My daughters were both born at home and in water, right in the middle of my living room. WOW! Yes... empowering!

I love to write, read, and cook. Writing is in my blood. Ralph Waldo Emerson is my great-great-great uncle. My grama was a writer and an English teacher. My mom is also a talented writer, at times is my editor, and life long friend. Thanks mom! Reading... it's an escape no matter what I read. 

My favorite things to cook are huge pots of homemade spaghetti sauce and marinara. My husband's mom, sister, and step-mom have taught me well. Thank you ladies... especially as these foods are GFCF and we'll be doing that when Nathan is done with the study next year. I may have picked up a few things from my husband, but seriously... my marinara beats his hands down. Spaghetti we are tied on :-) I also like to play catch (football) with my men. I am working very hard on my spiral and I do not throw like a girl.

I do not knit, but I like to sew. And I actually enjoy doing laundry. There is something satisfying about removing stains (H2O2) and putting clean clothes, neatly folded, away... or maybe it is all the lights and buttons on my recently purchased and totally necessary; front loading washer and dryer! :-)

To wrap this up... I am passionate, understanding, and I like to have fun! I have been blessed with the gift of strong vocal cords (aka - Big Mouth) :-D  I love helping people, and connecting people. If I could, I would heal every child - as we all would. The thing I would NEVER change is the community that I am part of, that we all are part of, and as bittersweet as it is; that autism has brought together.  

Love and Healing To All,

Angela