What happens to my child when I’m gone?

That question pushed Kristina Cope to imagine a new future for her son Blake, who has profound autism and catatonia. In this episode, Kristina shares how she rebuilt her life in Michigan after her children’s father passed away and how that journey inspired her to create Flawless Farms, a community for adults with high support needs.

Kristina talks about early morning routines, her long fight to access ABA in the early days, and the preschool teacher who reminded her that her son was first a little boy who needed love. She also explains the hard reality families face when planning for adulthood and why there are so few real options.

If you want to understand what this road feels like for families, this conversation is for you.