Our Story 
Why I Founded Parents of Brave Hearts

As the mother of a child with special needs who has been diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), epilepsy, and is nonverbal, I understand firsthand how overwhelming, heartbreaking, and isolating this journey can be.

Throughout our experience, I realized that families need more than educational resources. They need emotional support, encouragement, and a community that truly understands what they are going through. Although there are many organizations and agencies that provide valuable services, accessing those services has not always been easy.
There were times when I waited months for appointments, To see what they can help and providers cancel or not show up. I also wanted to connect with other parents, but some support groups required paid memberships or event fees, making it difficult for many families, including mine, to participate.

These experiences inspired me to create Parents of Brave Hearts. A welcoming community where families can feel supported, connected, and empowered without unnecessary barriers.

Like many parents, I am grateful for the support my son receives through our school district. However, I also believe families benefit from learning directly from professionals outside the school setting. Through our podcast, I hope to invite educators, therapists, physicians, behavior specialists, psychologists, advocates, and other experts to share practical advice on supporting children at home and in school, understanding behaviors, navigating special education, accessing community resources, and maintaining positive mental health for the entire family.

There were many moments when I felt exhausted, discouraged. Some hospitalization broke our hearts, and recovering emotionally after that was never easy. Caring for a child with complex medical needs affects every part of a family's life. Parents often carry invisible emotional burdens while trying to stay strong for their children.

Yet the bravest person in our family is Freddy (my son). Every single day, he courageously fights for his health, his comfort, and his future. His strength inspires me to continue advocating for families like ours and reminds me why this mission matters.

Through Parents of Brave Hearts, my goal is to build a trusted community where no parent feels alone. I want families to know there is hope, support, and a network of people who genuinely care. Together, we can learn from one another, encourage one another, and celebrate every milestone. No matter how big or small.

Our Mission
Parents of Brave Hearts is committed to empowering families by providing:

• Free educational resources for parents and caregivers.

• Connections to trusted professionals, specialists, therapists, and community agencies.

• Educational podcasts and online content featuring educators, therapists, medical professionals, specialists, and advocates who share evidence-based information, practical strategies, and encouragement for supporting children with special needs at home, in school, and throughout their developmental journey.
   

Our mission is simple: to educate, empower, inspire, and connect families raising extraordinary children while building a compassionate community where every parent feels seen, supported, and never alone.

    
Cho Empowers Official provides educational information, parent consultation, and resource connections. We do not provide legal, medical, psychological, therapeutic, or clinical services.
 
Together, we can build a community where every family feels heard, supported, and empowered. 
​Every Heart. Every Story. Every Day.


Parents of Brave Hearts
Poetry • Advocacy • Gentle Empowerment

With hope and gratitude,
Chotimanee (Cho) GuandiqueFounder, Parents of Brave Hearts