Before We Had the Words
A deeply personal story, Before We Had the Words is a heartfelt exploration of marriage, motherhood, neurodiversity, late-diagnosis, communication struggles, and the quiet process of learning to understand one another more fully. Through honest storytelling, humor, and reflection, Alyssa shares the realities of loving a family before having the language to explain the challenges they were facing.
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Theodore Edward Makes a New Friend
Theodre Edward Makes a New Friend follows the story of a beloved stuffed animal and his new friend, Albert. Exploring themes of acceptance and friendship, Theodore Edward learns to embrace differences and find commonalities with his new friend.
Well received by readers, Theodore Edward's story has been praised for its heartwarming message and fun caricature style illustrations.
Published in 2022 by Road to Awesome, LLC.