Welcome - Soar’s Path
Year 1 (2021):
The year was 2021. For many years, I have helped families with autism and intellectual development disabilities find and exhaust resources. But in 2021, I shifted gears to find useful and attainable resources to help my girls and I soar on through our significant life event. As part of my own healing, I began a universal resource site that gradually expanded, connecting those soaring onward through various hardships. This was the year, I worked on general website development with lots of trial and error. I obtained my Tax ID and NPI number. I worked on social media challenges. I hired someone to make our logo. I shared resources with families. One family received a $1000 donation for Christmas. I am sore.
Year 2 (2022):
The year 2022, went from sore to soaring on. I continued to expand Soaring Onward, LLC working late into the night. “Look at what happened - look at what I’m doing now.” A novice learner, I continued website development and thoughtful proposals, doing everything backward. I’m slowly building long-term supports as temporary supports fade. A family received $500 dollars. One person can make a difference. I started our first fundraiser and completed our first set of challenges with my daughters. I am soaring on.
Year 3 (2023):
The year is 2023. Our soar isn’t encapsulating fear and despair but more empowerment and hope. I met with families for crisis funding. I am writing a business plan. This is my second job, but I am soaring brighter.
Year 4 (2024):
The year is 2024. I took a long break from the website and the mission. But then I returned to it this May and started the umbrella project: “When it rains, it Pours” both literally and figuratively. I then take another break. Soar today, when you can, but remember to live life too.