April Washington: Mother and Mental Health Advocate

April Washington is a 36-year-old mother with three children. She is married to her best friend. They are a blended family that has seen its share of struggles. It was through April’s journey of raising her daughter that she learned about mental illness and what it means to love someone unconditionally. She has become an advocate for her and her daughter. Together they hope to spread the knowledge and stop the negativity about people living with mental health issues and learning disabilities.