My story

I grew up with 4 other siblings, some a lot older than me. I was diagnosed later in life as autistic and then suddenly all the challenges and struggles I had made sense!

When my son was diagnosed, I knew myself as a parent to an autistic child and became involved in the community trying to educate myself and wanting to make a difference. Fast foward a few years and I became diagnosed, and although it made sense, my community circle became smaller. I was determined to understand myself and then advocate for others. My hyperfocus became my passion.

I did 6 years independent work as a support worker and then I opened Bright Star Support Services. I got my qualification in other areas also, including counselling.

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My life hasn't been easy (but seriously whose life has been) and I have had many challenges, but I have come out stronger, wiser, and actually kinder. Kinder to others but actually kinder 

Why Bright Star?

I value who we are at Bright Star. The ethos and values that created Bright Star are my own values and morals which I pride myself in.

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The word kindness is so much more than a doing word, for me it is unconditional. I don't expect kindness back, I give kindness because I want to. Because at the end of the day I want to be that person who throws the starfish back into the ocean and help make a difference to even that one starfish.

(If you haven't heard of the starfish story, look it up!)