_{After an amazing journey this is where I landed:  I am a married mom to Hallie (ASD) and Gabe, and step mom to 6 kids.  I live in a suburb of Atlanta, GA.    More on the journey later ....  Hallie entered Middle School this year.  We are now in a whole new stratosphere ..she is being taught to use public transportation, sort laundry, and prepare for independent living.  It was a bigger pill to swallow than I realized.  I look forward to meeting you and providing any support I can.....}