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Hello, my name is Grace Quindara.

This website is a passion project born from my journey toward earning a doctorate in occupational therapy. It's deeply rooted in the values instilled in me by my family. Growing up alongside my maternal grandparents, I learned about unconditional love in various forms. Their care for me transitioned into my care for them as they grew older. My grandmother, affectionately known as Mama Rose, became my source of inspiration. She taught me about passion, grace, kindness, and strength.

As her health declined during her final days, I witnessed her spirit wane, which left a profound impact on my family and me. Seeing my hero lose her vitality was a deeply emotional experience, stirring up feelings I struggled to articulate. When the matriarch of a family faces mortality, it reverberates throughout the entire family unit.

Navigating this challenging time brought unexpected circumstances that left me feeling uncertain. However, it was through the intervention of an occupational therapy team working with my grandmother that I began to see a glimmer of hope. Their expertise shed light on what seemed like a dark period in my grandmother's life, as well as in my family's and my own.

This experience illuminated the transformative power of occupational therapy, showing me that even in life's darkest moments, there is potential for meaningful connection and growth. It taught me that by embracing life fully, we can create beautiful memories that endure beyond lifetimes.