Mother. Advocate. Fighter.
.jpg)
Mother. Advocate. Fighter. I never expected to become a fighter. But motherhood changes everything. My name is Stephanie, and I’m the mother of an extraordinary little boy — Colton. He’s funny, gentle, brilliantly unique, and full of curiosity. He also happens to be autistic, with multiple complex medical and developmental conditions that took years to fully uncover. Once a business professional in corporate America, then a 6-figure entrepreneur, I currently find myself a full-time medical mom and advocate for my child. advocate /ˈad-və-ˌkāt/ (noun) 1. A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause, policy, or individual. Example: She became a passionate advocate for autism awareness. 2. Someone who speaks or acts in support of another’s needs, rights, or interests, especially when that person cannot easily do so themselves. Example: As a parent, he served as an advocate for his child in medical and educational settings. It started with a simple comment...