”A Journey Through Autism: A Mother’s Story”

Lorraine host a heartfelt discussion with Melinda, a mother who shares her journey raising children with autism and special needs. Melinda opens up about the unique challenges and victories she encountered while caring for her sons. From childhood to adulthood. She candidly discusses pivotal moments, including early diagnosis, school experiences, and interactions within the community and church.

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Monday Dec 22, 2025

In this episode Lorraine shares her personal journey and encourages parents and caregivers—especially those of autistic and special-needs children—to choose peace over holiday pressure, set boundaries, and simplify traditions that cause stress.She reminds listeners that God’s grace is sufficient, that sacrifices are seen and honored, and offers practical permission to skip or scale back celebrations for the wellbeing of the family.This episode offers comfort, validation, and gentle encouragement to protect your family’s peace during the holiday season.

Tuesday Dec 16, 2025

Welcome to Journey Unto You with host Lorraine, where she shares her personal journey and explores autism, ABA therapy, and community needs.In this episode Lorraine candidly discusses problems she’s seen in ABA — lack of parent training, unethical practices driven by money, RBT burnout and mistreatment, and the need for better BCBA training and accountability — while acknowledging that ABA can produce meaningful gains when done right.She urges more parent advocacy, improved training, and ethical change in the industry, offering hope, encouragement, and a commitment to be part of that change.

Saturday Nov 08, 2025

Host Lorraine shares a spiritual revelation sparked by a YouTube short and her recent clinic experience, exploring autism from a faith-based perspective and suggesting a deeper, multi-layered spiritual component to the rising prevalence of autism 
She explains her caution in delivering this message, urges listeners to seek God for deeper understanding, and introduces Graceful Guidance Ministries—offering consulting and coaching resources for parents, caregivers, and those in transition.

Saturday Oct 25, 2025

Host Lorraine shares her personal testimony of faith, recovery, and how God has shaped her path to launch a new ministry called Graceful Guidance. She explains the ministry’s focus on supporting parents and caregivers of children with special needs and women in recovery, and outlines upcoming resources like coaching and community outreach.The episode also highlights Lorraine’s partnerships with local ministries, her heart for serving the homeless, and an invitation for listeners to pray and support this unfolding calling.

Sunday Sep 28, 2025

Music. Welcome to Journey Unto You. My name is Lorraine, and I am your host. I explore autism through personal experience and faith, discussing healing, therapy, diet, spiritual roots, and parental responsibility. Lorraine shares her journey, questions the rise of autism, and offers hope while urging honesty, prayer. 

Sunday Sep 21, 2025

In this episode Lorraine sits down with parents Rose and Trey to share their journey from pregnancy and a difficult birth to receiving an autism diagnosis for their son, Doria'. They discuss early interventions—speech, occupational therapy and ABA—developmental milestones, family reactions, sibling dynamics, and the emotional challenges of grief and comparison.
Through faith and advocacy the family describes the progress they’ve seen, the importance of getting services early, joining support networks, and practical advice for other parents facing a new diagnosis. The episode is a message of hope, resilience, and community.

Thursday Sep 11, 2025

In this episode Lorraine reflects on leaving her role as a Registered Behavior Technician and shares honest insights about the benefits and limits of ABA, challenges in school and provider settings, and the need for parent training and better communication.She also describes how faith and purpose are guiding her into ministry work supporting parents and children, offers encouragement and practical perspective for families on the autism journey, and closes with a message of hope and a prayer.

Thursday Sep 11, 2025

Lorraine Brown, host of Journey Unto You, shares her personal journey as a registered behavior technician (RBT) across clinic, in‑home, and school settings. She discusses the challenges she faced — including difficult family dynamics, teacher resistance, ethical concerns, and burnout — and how those experiences shaped her decision to step away from frontline RBT work.She reflects on what worked well, what didn’t, and urges parents and providers to research and choose care intentionally. Lorraine also explains that she’ll continue advocating for the special needs community, pursuing ministry training, and focusing on new ways to support families and providers.

Sunday Aug 03, 2025

Join host Lorraine in an uplifting episode of "Journey Unto You" as she welcomes her son, Roman Ty, who was the inspiration behind the podcast. Explore Roman’s unique world, from his love for ceiling fans and fascination with their mechanics to his journey of living independently in a group home.
This heartfelt conversation delves into Roman’s daily life as a person on the autism spectrum, highlighting his routines, work at Burlington Coat Factory, and his interaction with job coaches and housemates. Discover Roman’s dreams of becoming a ceiling fan manufacturer and his future goals, while Lorraine hopes to provide support for parents of children with autism.
Listen in to a discussion filled with love, hope, and understanding, aimed at raising awareness and providing insight into autism and independence.

Saturday Aug 02, 2025

Join host Lorraine on "Journey Unto You" as she welcomes her cherished friend Ranene Royer, who has been a pivotal part of Lorraine's journey with autism. In this heartfelt episode, they delve into the intricacies of living with autism, drawing from Ranene's personal experiences raising a daughter on the spectrum.
Explore the early challenges they faced, the significant milestones achieved, and the resilient spirit that has guided their family through it all. Discover the transition from California to Washington and how it impacted their lives, along with the invaluable lessons learned about patience, perseverance, and hope.
This episode is a beacon of encouragement for anyone touched by autism, highlighting the importance of community, understanding, and unwavering love. Tune in and find solace in the shared stories of growth and triumph in the autism community.

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