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In this episode of Blissful Connections, Tyler and I dive into the real meaning of “back to school” — not just books and pencils, but friendships, cliques, growth, challenges, and the milestones that shape us.
We talk about everything from elementary school fun and first friendships, to the cliques and pressures of middle and high school, all the way into the good, the bad, and the risky parts of college life.
Highlights from this conversation include:

• Tyler’s advocacy journey in the 1990s, lobbying for inclusive education rights for students with disabilities.
• My own bilingual education experience in Mexico and Texas, and Tyler’s involvement in band, choir, and the Special Olympics.
• The importance of parental advocacy and teacher training under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Reflections on relationships, including Tyler’s growth with Jennifer, and how connections shape our maturity.
• Honest talk about the “college blues,” self-advocacy in higher education, and how success doesn’t always require a college degree.
• A reminder that school experiences shape us, but they don’t define us.

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