April, though still a Hoosier at heart, currently resides in San Antonio, Texas. She is a proud mother and grandmother whose life has been full of unexpected twists and turns. Through it all, she has faced these challenges with resilience, striving to live a life true to her faith while rising above the circumstances.
A survivor of childhood abuse, April endured unimaginable trauma, including being kidnapped and raped at the age of 19. Despite struggling with PTSD and depression, she has found peace. By sharing her story, she hopes to inspire and support others facing similar struggles and in need of healing.
April is also autistic, a diagnosis she did not receive until adulthood. Far from viewing her neurodivergence as a limitation, she fully embraces it as a fundamental part of who she is. To her, autism is not a disability but an integral aspect of her core identity.
However, April is no stranger to the realities of living with a disability. After years of severe illness, she was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis, a rare and incurable neuromuscular disease that causes muscle weakness and fatigue. With proper medical treatment, she has adapted to her physical limitations and continues to live her life to the fullest, finding strength and purpose in each day.