My book is a 38-year journey captured in personal journals. I started journaling as a therapeutic release, and over time, those pages held the raw truth of my life— from the dreams and goals of my first marriage to the dysfunction, chaos, and challenges that followed. These journals transformed into a resource, not just for my children, but for other families navigating similar paths. I want to emphasize that Autism wasn’t the cause; it was the pre-existing dysfunctional family that struggled with life’s challenges. Despite the unpreparedness, a strong personal and family foundation allowed us to overcome anything. This book is our story— a journey through Autism and resilience.