When you meet Gwendolyn Brown, you are greeted by warmth and determination that radiates from every word. As the mom of 26-year-old Erech, who is autistic, and 19-year-old Jakkob, who lives with sickle cell disease, Brown’s life is a testament to resilience, advocacy, love, and caregiving.
“Every day brings new challenges and new joys,” said Brown. “Motherhood and caregiving have taught me patience, resilience, and the importance of community.”
Her love of family has not only shaped her personal life but also inspired her professional calling as Regional Autism Network Family Navigator for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Civitan-Sparks Clinic…