Empowering Ability Podcast

It has been a little over one year since my sister, Sarah has come onto the podcast – and a lot has changed for Sarah. The most significant change has been Sarah moving out of mom and dad’s and into a home of her own. This single decision to move out of mom and dad’s made 1000 decisions for Sarah and our family. This one decision for Sarah to have a home of her own has allowed her to grow into the capable young woman that she wants to be.   Before the Move On the podcast, Sarah shares her journey starting from leaving the school system and spending the better part of a decade living in our parent’s basement. Sarah shares, “Mom and Dad did everything for me. I had no choice [living in their home].” Our parents (and me) made decisions and did everything for Sarah - we acted out of love and with the best intentions… BUT, this created the institution of home. I’ve realized a person doesn't have to live in an institution or a group home to have choice and control stripped away. Eventually,