We LOVE a good story, especially when it’s a heartwarming one. Below, you’ll hear some amazing stories from incredible business owners, practitioners, and creatives and artists.

Carley Turner

There is! Fortunately, in my field, there are many each day. One that will always stick in my head was the day I was with a little boy with down syndrome during my first year of teaching. He had been to the top of the chair lift before, knew how to make his turns with assistance, and was so excited to ride it. However, we got to the top, and he broke down. Read more>>

Ali Green

There are many heartwarming stories I could share, but the ones that stand out to me the most is when I have worked with any teen who has struggled to come out to their parents about their sexuality and/ or gender identity. I made sure to focus on the fact that every individual’s experience is different, and I wanted to respect how much or how little they wanted to open up. Read more>>

Amber Legault

Some of my favorite moments in session come from interacting with folks through video games. Cooperative play is an important part of life whether you are playing Super Smash Bros or working on a project together. Seeing folks be able to work out barriers that have been preventing them from utilizing cooperative communication and collaboration through video games always brings me joy. Read more>>

Delia Vieira

8 years ago, me and my family unexpectedly had to reestablish and settle here in USA. We are originally from Venezuela, a beautiful country that unfortunately has been mismanaged politically for the last 25 years. My husband’s company was taken over by the government and it was a risk for us to come back. We had to reinvent ourselves and after all these years, we are more than grateful for the warm receptivity we had experienced in this amazing country. Read more>>

Risha Broom

Initially, beginning as a volunteer, I am now fortunate to serve as a full time employee for a non-profit, called Harvest for the Hungry in Freeport, TX. Harvest for the Hungry cultivates food for individuals struggling with food insecurity, as well as, serves opportunity for agriculture enrichment in our area. A big part of our success is through the support of our volunteers. Read more>>