Hi, I’m Corey! Mom of two wonderful children, one of which is medically complex and disabled, both of which are my heart and soul. I also have a wonderful, supportive husband and am excited to have found my passions and to share them with you all.  I love to write, advocate for children with disabilities, and speak my truth! In fact, I have written my memoir What Village? A Memoir on Motherhood, Caregiving, and Finding a Voice. I am currently in the process of querying agents and presses for publication!

Through this website I hope to help other parents figure out what is right for their disabled children and their families. I want to help them feel seen, validated and supported. I write about my lived experience as a caregiver and give insight on how to live a balanced, joyful life despite the added pressures our high needs families face daily. I would also like to give family, friends, teachers, doctors, and therapists an up-close view of our lives from the inside.

I have a master’s degree in public health and undergraduate degree in psychology. My background helps me see the bigger picture in how we treat our disabled population under the medical model of care where the expectation is to “fix” our children as opposed to accommodate them under the social model of care. I can also identify the gaps in support for our disability families.

I love spending time with my family, exploring new hobbies, and discovering who I am and what I am capable of! Take a look at my first blog post to learn more about how I got here!