LPH23: Jess Ronne on caregiving, loss, and love with grit and grace

In this episode of Let’s Plant Houses we talk about special needs parenting, caregiver support, and resilience as I sit down with Jess Ronne to hear her powerful story. Jess is an author, podcaster, nonprofit executive, and longtime advocate for families raising children with complex needs. She shares her journey raising her son Lucas, who has special needs including profound autism, and the emotional and practical challenges their family faced, including the heartbreaking loss of her first husband. Jess reflects on finding love again, growing her family, and helping Lucas move into supported housing as an adult while still caring for her own well being. She also talks about her new book, Caregiving with Grit and Grace, and the creation of The Lucas Project, which gives caregivers crucial resources and respite. This heartfelt conversation shines a light on strength, community, and the deep love that carries families forward.