With Patty there’s always so much to say that it can often be a challenge just knowing where to start. And Patty’s story could never be told without including mention of Teresa—Patty’s good friend and extraordinary advocate.

As someone more comfortable in the background, Teresa’s commitment, care and dedication to Patty is all the more remarkable given some of the seemingly insurmountable barriers and resistance along the way. The separate roles of being a friend and being an advocate are related yet often not the same.