Before school.

Meriah Nichols is a counselor. Solo mom to 3 (one with Down syndrome, one on the spectrum). Deaf, and neurodiverse herself, she’s a gardening nerd who loves cats, Star Trek, and takes her coffee hot and black.
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Before school.
Meriah Nichols is a counselor. Solo mom to 3 (one with Down syndrome, one on the spectrum). Deaf, and neurodiverse herself, she’s a gardening nerd who loves cats, Star Trek, and takes her coffee hot and black.
Please Share
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And, she’s awesome! Just living up to her name!!
No words – just a full happy heart 🙂
I love Moxie’s tshirt!
Moxie has a gloriously colorful wardrobe that expresses her personality beautifully! I have rainbow-striped socks too, so we do have something in common! 😉