Lynda Drake and her late husband have three children. They are all amazing people who together have labels like Down syndrome, anxiety, mood disorder, dyslexia, ADD, severe allergies, diabetes and autism. She has dealt with a child with severe behaviors, many that required police involvement to get under control. She worked at Bayaud Enterprises for 16 years assisting individuals with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness, find employment and the tools necessary to create success in their lives. She has learned the value of the challenges we face, accepting what is going on, releasing stress, remembering to laugh and most importantly, love through it all. Her book, The Power of Imperfect Parents, is the result of that journey.