Valerie Gilpeer - Miraculous Breakthrough Frees Trapped Strong Voice

Valerie Gilpeer – Miraculous Breakthrough Frees Trapped Strong VoiceAired Monday, April 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM PST / 2:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM GMT / 8:00 PM CET“I have been buried under years of dust, and now I have so much to say.”These were the first words twenty-five-year-old Emily Grodin ever wrote. Born with nonverbal autism, Emily’s only means of communicating for a quarter of a century had been through physical gestures, sounds, or a one-word response. Join Voice Visionary Kara Johnstad and Valerie Gilpeer, author, attorney, and proud mom, as they talk about autism, communication, unconditional love, and the miraculous breakthrough moment where Emily finds her voice. Discover more about this mother-daughter team and their remarkable memoir, “I Have Been Buried Under Dust.” After over two decades of being trapped inside, Emily’s rich and creative interior life is finally revealed. A story of courage, persistence, and hope. Finally, Emily can share her deepest thoughts and feelings. Now a poet and university student of journalism, psychology, and creative writing, it’s impressive to see how Emily’s life has changed since she found her voice!To connect with Valerie Gilpeer go to https://valeriegilpeer.comVisit the Voice Rising show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/voice-rising/#ValerieGilpeer #MiraculousBreakthrough #VoiceRising #KaraJohnstad