05/08/2025
I know Iβve been quiet on here for a while, and I owe you all an explanation.
The past several months, my entire focus has been on my 13-year-old son, Alan. Heβs an incredible, kind, and sensitive kid navigating the world as both autistic and transgenderβand heβs been in crisis. Weβve been facing relentless bullying, self-harm, suicidal ideation, multiple hospitalizations, and intensive mental health treatment. As a mom, nothing has mattered more than being there for him. I stepped away from social media and have taken time away from my business to be present and support my child.
Thatβs why I havenβt been present here. Itβs been survival mode in our home.
Two days ago, on Tuesday, May 6 2025, our worst fear became reality: Alan ran away from home and went missing. We were beside ourselves with worry, terrified for his safety, searching for him relentlessly for hours. But thanks to the incredible support of this communityβyour shares, your prayers, and the hours many of you spent helping us searchβHEβS HOME.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.
To our family, friends, clients, coworkers, neighbors, and even complete strangers: thank you for wrapping your arms around us when we needed it most. The way this community came together to help bring our baby home is something we will never, ever forget.
But our fight for Alan doesnβt end here.
Weβre now facing the crushing weight of medical bills, therapy costs, and daily living expenses with only one income. My husband left his job to stay home with our kids, and Iβve had to scale back my work to give Alan the support he needs.
Weβve started a GoFundMe to help cover the mounting cost of his care. If youβre able, please consider donating or sharing. Every dollar, every share, every kind wordβit all makes a difference.
Thank you for helping bring Alan homeβand for continuing to fight alongside us as we work to get him the care and healing he deserves.
With love and deep gratitude,
Michelle & Family
https://gofund.me/80e19908
