Ruth has two children and two grandchildren and lives in Westlake.

What do you do to relax?

Walk, exercise, pray, spend time with family and friends.

What else would you like to tell us about yourself?

I am retired now but spent my whole career as a special educator in public and parochial schools in the area.

What benefits has Connecting for Kids brought to you and your family?

Resources, communication, community, professional and respectful assistance when needed.

Which have been your favorite Connecting for Kids resources?

The programming offered in the community.

My greatest lesson learned was...

There’s many who struggle. Together there are many answers and resources to be shared which can help.

The best way I asked for support was...

Sharing my story.

The hardest thing for me to learn was...

Now my grandchildren are facing possible roadblocks or challenging issues.

Do you have any recommended resources such as blogs, websites, or books that we can share?

Hope for Hurting Parents, local MOPS groups, and working with churches/spiritual communities to help you.

Is there anything else about your journey that you would like to share with other parents?

Continue to listen and follow up with the people in your life. They need compassion and empathy.