You Are My Person

In times of crisis and upheaval, life has a way of throwing us into unexpected situations that can shake us to our core. Becoming an overnight, full-time caregiver to a young child is one such challenge, one that can transform fear and uncertainty into a journey of profound connection. Through the trials, the bond between caregiver and child deepens, blossoming into a relationship built on mutual trust, love, and unwavering support.

It is within this love that acceptance and peace are found: a sense of safety that comes from discovering your person. This is a story for anyone striving to find balance in the chaos, light in the darkness, and hope in the unknown. Here’s to those blessed with finding their person, for there is no greater joy.

Anne has spent her entire career serving her community as a registered nurse and family nurse practitioner. She is currently working full-time as a nurse practitioner in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. She also has formed her own PLLC, where she serves clients in the community focusing on mental, spiritual and physical wellness. She has published various nursing articles related to the practice of developmental disabilities care and support, has presented at various local and national conferences on topics related to ID/DD over the past two decades to nurses from all over the country. She is the mother of five children, and grandmother to four. In her spare time, she loves hiking, cooking, baking, camping, traveling, reading and kayaking, as well as spending time with her horses.