Gladys Burns was a mentor and a dear friend to me. She, Mary Moran, and Margie Reeves supported me and many other parents and children in our community. She taught me to be an organizer for support systems for parents. She said all parents need to ask for help and she encouraged me to do so. I attended Parents Anonymous meetings that she organized where I learned many helpful parenting skills and was able to talk about my struggles and joys. Gladys, Mary, and Margie were activists as well as open, loving souls. I will never forget their impact on my young self and on our community.