Angela
Angela has Memphis running through her veins. Born and raised here, she loves traveling but Memphis is always home. There is no other city like it. Angela is the mom of three amazingly unique girls: Jordan (June 2003), Carmen (January 2009), and Norah (June 2014). Jordan has Autism and is a talented artist; Carmen is the entertainer that loves dancing and competitive cheering (yes, she is a cheer mom!), and Norah has Down Syndrome and is full of sass. Besides being a full-time mom and a full-time employee, she is also a full-time advocate for her girls with special needs. She enjoys spending time with her family creating memories, vacationing whenever the opportunity arises, and dancing in the kitchen while cooking. Her mottos for life are: with God all things are possible, every day is a new day to be grateful, and live to love and love to smile.
Can I Give my Girls Back? The Struggle of Raising a Tween
You know the saying about terrible twos? Well, there should also be something said about terrible tweens. Tweens are not yet teenagers, but it's this awkward phase where everything inside of them is changing...
October is Down Syndrome (DS) Awareness Month
I live with Down syndrome (DS) every day. Five years ago, my daughter was born with DS. Initially I didn't know what to do. I wasn't familiar with the disorder and didn't know anyone...
“What’s wrong with her?” My Daughter’s First Experience with Being Different
My daughter is growing up right before my eyes. She's becoming more independent despite her physical limitations. She was born with Down syndrome and has physical and developmental delays. She's nonverbal, hard of hearing,...
I am Memphis and Memphis is Me
I was born in Westwood. In my elementary years, we lived in Whitehaven. My teenage years were in Parkway Village. Growing up, on the weekends I was either in Frayser, North Memphis, or South...
Homeschool was not my Choice but my only Option
I never desired to homeschool my children. Even if I was a SAHM, I would still send my children to public school. The thought of homeschooling never crossed my mind until I was left...
Expectant Mothers Should Know this About Having a Child with a Disability
Being pregnant for the first time, I didn't know what to expect. As many books as I read, none truly prepared me for what was to come. No one wants to give you a...
Love Letters from Mom :: My Bathtub
Dear Bathtub,
It amazes me just how you care for me. There isn't a day that goes by that you're not there for me; waiting patiently to relax me and bring me peace. I don't...
Uber for Babysitters :: YES PLEASE!
Memphis moms, there's a new app that's a must if you're ever in need of a babysitter. Wyndy will change your life forever! You can download to any Apple or Android device to find...
Parenting after Divorce: Five Ways to Effectively Co-Parent
Did you ever tell yourself that your first marriage will be your only marriage?
No one walks down the aisle thinking they will divorce years later.
Marriage is to last forever.
Not all marriages do.
In the U.S....