For 43 years, Janice Steele took care of her daughter Terri as a mother would for a small child. Due to complications at birth, Terri was developmentally delayed. She grew into an adult woman's body, but at the psychological age of a young girl. Janice and Terri refused to let this challenge define them, in this story that is the utmost testament to the power of a mother's love.

To learn more about Janice and Terri's story, you can find Janice's book, Remembering Terri, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Remembering-Terri-extraordinary-unimaginable-remarkable-ebook/dp/B07ZS522RD

Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Dan Benamor, and Adam Prince. Dan Benamor adapted, directed and produced this episode, based on scripted material by Michael Stagliano. Editing and sound design by Nick Messitte. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. Performances by Belle Adams, David Pinion and Kieren van den Blink.

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