My name is Erin Richardson, and I have been parenting full-time for the last ten years. I stayed home with my daughter and decided to have her evaluated at 18 months of age because I had a “gut-feeling” that something wasn’t right. She was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder. That challenge was co-existing with physical delays and anxiety symptoms. Our family’s path went directly into utilizing services of all kinds for several years. Over the years, she has gained social and coping skills that have helped her get through her days successfully. Throughout our journey, we became very aware of what mental health looked like for ourselves and in our home. I recently had my middle child evaluated, and he has been diagnosed with ADHD and Generalized Anxiety. As a family, we are able to approach these challenges without stigma or shame, being open in our family, and having hope for tomorrow. I want families to feel hopeful, supported, and build resiliency for their challenging days.