So...Norm from Cheers died. I know, I know—dating myself a bit. But I loved that show. Still do. Hulu thinks I need a rewatch and honestly? Some of the episodes have aged like milk. (Yikes.)

There was one that stuck with me, though. Sam signs Diane up for a “barmaid beauty” contest. She’s horrified—because, duh, Diane. But she goes along with it, and by the end, she realizes that winning gives her a bigger platform to speak out about objectifying women.

Anyway, it hit me: I’m in my own Diane moment. Personality wise, I'm much more like Carla, I think. Good hearted--but tough, snarky exterior.

My book is coming out in a few months. I’m proud of it, and I want people to read it—because it’s a steal at $25. But here’s the bigger thing: if this book does well, I get a louder megaphone. To talk about our kids. Our IEP mess. Our lack of funding, meaningful solutions, progress and accountability. You know, the stuff no one else wants to touch because "only 15% of kids have IEPs."

So here’s the ask: Buy the book. Gift it if you don’t need it. Click the Amazon link even if you can’t buy it—because Amazon thinks clicks = quality and will show it to more people.

Thanks for reading. Thanks for helping me be the loud, annoying Diane we need.

LL

P.S. Here’s the link to the book (because you know I don’t do vague). If you don't want to support Amazon, there are other options to purchase it. But please at least click the Amazon Link.