My Nonprofit Reviews

Hello Belonging…..belonging is something I felt I didn’t anymore when I had my oldest son who is autistic/ADHD and then even more so with my youngest who had a liver transplant and is almost autistic/ADHD. It was hard to explain to friends and family why i couldn’t or didn’t want to attend functions, go on outings, why a certain playground didn’t work for us, etc.

I felt unprepared to navigate the world of IEPs, and felt alone. Carrying my son out of places like the childrens museum kicking and screaming as well as meltdowns or behaviors at the supermarket all had me feeling so alone.
Along came Larkin and CGS and I felt like we belonged. I didn’t have to explain behaviors at get togethers, or why a playground that’s not enclosed just wouldn’t work for us. Not just that, but my kids can attend events and go places with kids like them and other kids with differing abilities.
For an upcoming surgery for my youngest, someone dropped off a hospital bag on my doorstep that kept my son busy all morning at the hospital.
Larkin is the most supportive, non-judge mental advocate. I’ve vented & complained to her more times than I care to admit, but always have felt supported. I’ve made valuable connections with other families like ours, and can’t say enough how thankful I am to have the Common Ground Society to give us a sense of belonging and also fiercely advocate in the community for us as well.