We used to tease my mom for being different. Today, I understand what made her special

Jennifer Fane sometimes used to be frustrated with her mom. However, it wasn’t until an unexpected job opportunity supporting neurodivergent learners that so many parts of her mom’s personality suddenly made sense.

We used to tease my mom for being different. Today, I understand what made her special
A younger woman in a yellow jacket walks across a pier holding hands with an older woman in a maroon jacket. They both smile and look at each other.

Jennifer Fane sometimes used to be frustrated with her mom. However, it wasn’t until an unexpected job opportunity supporting neurodivergent learners that so many parts of her mom’s personality suddenly made sense.