Dear Younger Me: Multiple Special Needs

Today on the Brave Together Pod, we hear from Michele and Julie, two mothers of adult children with multiple special needs. Listen and hear their wisdom, their vulnerability, and celebration stories.

Julie Paterson draws her energy by being and connecting with others.  She’s been married to the love of her life for 31 years and is grateful to be blessed with two amazing sons, Kyle and Dylan.  Both boys have had their own struggles with mental illness-Kyle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Dylan with Autism Spectrum Disorder. With the help of professionals, family, and friends both boys are doing extremely well.  Currently, Julie is a member of Special Children’s League of South Bay and is a fitness instructor at Coreology Fitness in Palos Verdes. She finds this role similar to her coaching role as a special needs mother.

Michele is a native Californian who is happiest when with her family and friends.  She’s been married for  30 years to her husband Tony  and is a proud mother to Max (28) and Katie (24).  She enjoys volunteering and has been involved in Special Children’s League South Bay for the last 10 years.  She is a part time substitute teacher and enjoys walking, knitting and being outdoors….especially at the beach.

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