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💥 Meet Sonia D. Hebdon – Faith-Filled, Fierce, and Full of 80s Magic 💥 

Everybody has a hero—someone who motivates them to improve and supports them through life's struggles. My dad is one of my greatest heroes because he demonstrated that being different is entirely okay. When he was in his early twenties, he lost a leg in an accident while working on the Snowy Mountain Hydro Electricity Scheme. It happened on Mother's Day, when he was called in to replace a sick crew member. Little did he know that a work shift would change his life and strengthen his faith in Jesus. 

Although the accident cost him a limb and months in Canberra Hospital learning to walk with a prosthetic, it brought him closer to God, showing him that despite being different, he remains special in God's eyes and can live a whole, everyday life. This vital life lesson has been applied to my own family. Once my children were diagnosed with Autism, I quickly took action, researching therapy options to enhance their daily lives. I see myself as a writer dedicated to families with children who have disabilities, especially ASD. With 20 years of parenting experience, my background as a teacher, and a course in ASD awareness, I was able to create a successful game plan to help my children reach their goals.

I have turned my passion for disability acceptance into creative works aimed at kids on the spectrum and, most importantly, their parents. My first non-fiction book, “The Crazy Mother’s Guide To Raising Exceptional Children,” is my autobiography as a special needs parent and details what this Christian mother did to help her eldest child overcome severe depression. This faith-based Christian parenting guide serves as an instruction manual that shares my strategies and various approaches to tackling serious issues. I am an innovative thinker, and many parents don’t realize that sometimes the most unconventional methods for dealing with ASD can lead to positive results.

Released in January, I also wrote three wonderful ASD readers designed for young children who have recently been diagnosed, to help boost their self-confidence and reassure them that they are, in fact, superheroes. My latest release, “Sincerely Yours Written In The Stars And Inked In Destiny is the first book in the YA Paranormal Romance Haven Cove series. This clean fiction story explores the concept of reality, as the main characters often feel like outsiders and struggle to find their place. Subtly featuring Christian themes, this story, which is like a mix of 80s Nancy Drew and Stranger Things, aims to connect with Christian teens who feel lost. It’s a confidence-boosting story for teens who are often the last picked for teams in PE or never invited to birthday parties. This book is written especially for you. One day, you will break free from your cocoon and soar into the sky to accomplish great things. You need to have faith in God and yourself.

My books focus on building connections through faith and family ties, raising awareness about the challenges faced by children with special needs, and fostering empathy for Mothers handling their child’s meltdowns in public. Please support my work by sharing that there is a writer who truly cares about children with disabilities and strives to create stories that make these children smile, helping them feel less alone.

Sincerely Yours, Written In The Stars and Inked in Destiny! is being gradually picked up by numerous bookstores worldwide. If you click on 'Sincerely Yours' and don’t find your country listed, please check Amazon in your country, as it will likely have a copy of the book.

Sincerely yours,
Sonia D. Hebdon