Jackie left her beloved career as a middle school music teacher when her beautiful son was diagnosed with autism at age three. Always brave enough to acknowledge her feelings, she is open about how that sudden shift was difficult, but not paralyzing, for her. Thankfully, through a love for Disney Parks vacations, she has discovered a whole new, inclusive and supportive community of families of all types. From her gratitude, she loves to share her stories and help families enjoy beautiful vacations of their own.

With creative pre-planning, Jackie has toured the world with her whole family and witnessed incredible development and heartwarming moments thanks to the magic of travel. She joins us today to remind you to give yourself grace when life shifts your path, and to take your next step forward with courage and compassion.

For more from Jackie, visit:
Instagram: @PaintBrushesAndPixieDust
Blog: The Path to Happiness
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TODAY'S TOPICS:

• What is courage
• Meeting baby Andrew
• Diagnonsis and then treatment in the house
• Leaving the workforce
• Toxic positivity
• How did Disney come into your life
• Disney makes me feel like a typical family
• How could you see yourself ten years ago
• Community and the saftey net 
• Self care
• Pre-planning is just like with any other family
• Upcoming transitions
• Giving yourself grace

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Until next time, carry on, Women of Valor.