S2: Episode 61 - A journey to acceptance & unconditional love; for our children and ourselves

Nicole Hendrick Donovan is an author, reflective storyteller, spiritual seeker and teacher. Nicole is a former Montessori educator who has worked with a variety of students with various needs. After her son’s autism diagnosis, she became an ABA therapist and worked directly with children and families in the autism community. In July of 2020, Nicole published A Life Suspended: A Mother and Son’s Story of Autism, Extinction Bursts, and Living a Resilient Life. Within the pages of her book, Donovan describes the path to her son’s autism diagnosis and her journey to acceptance and unconditional love, not only for Jack, but also for herself. Whether it is through her memoir, workshops or on essays on her blog, Donovan’s vulnerable storytelling cultivates compassion and understanding, opening a door where acceptance and empathy expand. In addition, she is a contributor for The Mighty, an online magazine for people with disabilities. You can connect with Nicole on Instagram @nhdwrites and Facebook at Nicole Hendrick Donovan. To read her blog, or her book, visit her website at nhdwrites.com ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE!! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!