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Convos with Jess
Jess recently had her second interview with Dr. Annette Nunez and Maylene Johnson for a Behind the Breakthroughs podcast. Jess has been invited to be a featured guest at Behind the Breakthroughs, having her own monthly episode entitled, “Convos with Jess.” In this episode Dr. Annette Nunez and ...
Doodads (Recipe)
What Are Doodads Generally, when I talk about doodads to someone that’s not a family member, they have no idea what I’m talking about. Apparently, the name “doodads” used to be a Nabisco product. Many more people are familiar with the term “Chex-Mix”; our doodads are simply a home-made Chex-Mix. A ...
A Glimpse Into Cortical Vision Impairment
A Glimpse Into Cortical Vision Impairment - (Video) Jessica was born with a malformation of her brain in the occipital region and has been blind since birth. This is called Cortical Blindness, ...
Was It My Fault?
Let's talk about parental guilt. Don't we all question ourselves at one time or another? Jess was born in ...
How Am I So Patient and Why? (video)
Patience - Someone once asked me, "How to you stay so patient and why? What is the benefit for ...
What is it with that straw? You know, the one that broke the camel’s back?
I've lived with depression seemingly forever. It is something that I am constantly aware of and pay attention ...
How Do I Find Time & How Do I Take Care Of Myself (Video)
As a special needs mom, self care is imperative. Hi. I am Val, mother to Jessica who is an autistic and blind ...
“I Am The Person”
I Am The Person Sometimes, I get really sad and can’t pinpoint the reason why. I feel lost in this world, ...
Jessica’s First Podcast – Behind the Breakthroughs
Jess Interviews the Interviewer Jess and I recently interviewed with Dr. Annette Nunez and Maylene ...