When I refer to  the author of this book, I always call her our “beloved therapist”  I also call her our “quarterback” and personally, I refer to her as a dear friend.  But her real name is Mary Padula.  She is one of Elizabeth’s first therapists ever and the one who has been with us since Elizabeth was two years old.

Finding Mary, seeing Mary and having Mary guide our way with Elizabeth was truly life-changing. Continue reading →