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Jill's avatar

I work for Pfizer as part of the vaccination rollout team. I’ve had many thank yous and touching stories but reading your story really showed me the depths of the struggle. You’re my hero and together we will defeat this so that Pepper like so many others can continue to lead a fulfilling life with her family & friends.

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Donna Halper's avatar

I'm the advocate for an adult with autism, and he never really began to speak till he was 27-- I had been told he never would, but like you, I have never given up. Today, he has about 350 words in his vocabulary, and while he is not what you'd call "conversational," he can absolutely make his feelings and preferences known. I don't know if Pepper will speak one day, but I agree she is well aware of what is happening around her, and she's taking it all in. Thanks for the beautiful piece. And yes, I am sure she knows you love her.

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