FASD Hope is a podcast about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over 18 years of lived experience.
Episode 33 is titled "Tenacity and Hope" and shines a light on Rebecca Tillou, who is an author, blogger, FASD self advocate, mom / wife and most importantly... she is an overcomer!
Rebecca Tillou was born in Ridgewood, NJ. She was adopted at the age of one month old and grew up in Ellicott City, Maryland. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from SUNY Geneseo. Rebecca has been employed as a medical claims adjuster for the past 15 years. Rebecca was diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome at the age of 34. She has become an FASD Self Advocate through presentations, trainings and podcasts. In 2016, she released her autobiography "Tenacity". Rebecca has been married for 16 years and she is the proud mom of two amazing boys, ages 13 and 8. Rebecca also has a beagle named Noah, who has since become her companion while she works remotely from home. After COVID19 struck, Rebecca began searching deeper into her faith and the past 3 months have provided incredible opportunities of growth for her. Rebecca is walking in faith and she is both nervous and excited about where her journey will lead her next.
In this SPIRIT FILLED episode, Rebecca and Natalie instantly bond and explore the following topics: Rebecca's journey as an adoptee and learning about her FASD, the accommodations she made in the past and now for her FASD, her strengths, what inspired her to write "Tenacity", her self-advocacy, the trauma that led to her restored faith and how her faith has grown stronger in the past few months and her hope for those in the FASD community.
"For we walk by Faith, not by sight." - 2 Corinthians 5:7
Episode Resources -
"Tenacity" by Rebecca Tillou (2016)
https://www.amazon.com/Tenacity-Mrs-Rebecca-L-Tillou/dp/1537223003/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Tenacity+Rebecca+Tillou&qid=1611976537&sr=8-1
"Adulting with FASD : Quirking It" Blog
http://www.adultingwithfasd.com/?fbclid=IwAR2ISE05S0G8V8_VGjqqDfRGmUegsWpnsLQqUKajnhum0Rw93EQJEoIXNUo
You can reach out to Rebecca via FASD Hope at
info@fasdhope.com
FASD Hope -
http://www.fasdhope.com/
Natalie Vecchione (podcast host) - natalie@fasdhope.com
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