Learning to Celebrate the Small Steps.

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Reflecting on Time Without Meghann

Reflecting on Time Without Meghann May 24, 2018 As the anniversary of Meghann's passing from this earth approached, I felt an undeni...

Sunday, March 16, 2025

Turning Pain into a Passion

The Magic Closet My fourth children's book now available. "Bring...

Monday, November 4, 2024

Success or Not

Success or Not Losing a child is an unimaginable heartache that shatters families and leaves a void that ...

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Our last puzzle together I t's been a while since I have written in ...

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About Me

celebratingthesmallsteps: Jill Ryan grew up in a small midwest town in Illinois with her two brothers and twin sister Valerie. She raised her special needs daughter, Meghann while owning and operating her own salon. When Meghann was in her last year in High School Jill married Dan. Dan is a lifelong educator and life coach. Jill has two step-children and one grandchild. After working in a salon for 25 years Jill went back to school and earned her Associate degree. She attended classes at Penn state until she decided to pursue writing. Jill has spent time hosting an online support group for parents who have special needs children and adults. Her passion lies within the special needs community and raising awareness through writing. Jill, Dan, and their family said goodbye to Meghann on May 24, 2018. This loss has inspired Jill more than ever to write about people who find a way to make their dreams come true regardless of differing abilities.

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