What began as a series of letters to my daughters—an attempt to pass on the wisdom I’ve gathered through years of mothering—has grown into something more. As others began asking to read these reflections, I thought it might be beneficial to share them more broadly—with you. Please come along on the adventure of womanhood and mothering!

Christopher is the fifth of our eight children—born with classical autism. At three years old, his communication and understanding were that of a six-month-old. Yet his story is nothing short of miraculous. Through him, our whole family was transformed. It became a journey of love and awe reborn—a passage from loneliness to love, from isolation to connection, from fear to faith and joy.

A. Z. Adams

Ryan B. Anderson