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Jennifer Radtke
Jennifer Radtke was born and raised in a small South Dakota community as one of seven children. Her upbringing was shaped by the deep bonds of a large family, the challenges of fin...view moreJennifer Radtke was born and raised in a small South Dakota community as one of seven children. Her upbringing was shaped by the deep bonds of a large family, the challenges of financial hardship, and the realities of dysfunction that often come with both. At the center of her life and inspiration was her eldest sibling, born with intellectual disabilities. His presence and resilience became a guiding force in her personal and professional journeys.
When she lost him, the grief was profound—a grief that reshaped her understanding of love, loss, and legacy. Moving through that sorrow became part of her story, deepening her compassion and sharpening her sense of purpose. In honoring his life, she found renewed commitment to supporting individuals with exceptionalities. Her work with children and adults with disabilities is both a vocation and a tribute—a way to carry forward the lessons of empathy, strength, and hope he embodied. This memoir is a reflection of that journey—through family, through service, and through grief—told with heart, honesty, and unwavering love.view less