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“I joined the Eunie’s Buddies program while searching for more support, especially from people who just get it. My mentor Tata and I were matched almost immediately, and I still remember our first phone call —it lasted almost two hours! Although she’s in Florida and I’m in Washington State, with a three-hour time difference, we hit it off right away.

Since joining Eunie’s Buddies, life has felt less lonely. It has been more supportive, more loving, and more positive. Even my perspective has started to shift, and honestly, it’s all because of this incredible woman who is so uplifting and full of positivity!

Taking the first step is always the scariest, but Eunie’s Buddies has got you. You can feel confident knowing they will match you with someone who truly has your best interests at heart without you having to over-explain why your journey is more challenging. You can do this.” – Nikki Rhoades, Mentee, Eunie’s Buddies

“Eunie’s Buddies has had a profoundly positive impact on me, allowing me to share, relate, and connect with another mother going through the same experience. It provides a sense of companionship and reinforces the idea that it truly takes a village to raise a child.

My first connection with Nikki was an instant connection and it felt as if we were speaking the same language, understanding each other’s emotions without explanation. In many ways, our children are the true mentors, and we, as parents, are the mentees, learning and supporting each other along the way.

Eunie’s Buddies has created a space where families of children with different abilities can come together to form the village we all need. A village of connection, support, understanding, and shared experiences. It’s a learning journey, and the best part is, we don’t have to do it alone.” – Tata Yanguas, Mentor, Eunie’s Buddies