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Sondra A. Torres

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Port Jefferson, NY, The United States

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hello , I am an RN supervisor working for a large facility, I have been working in the nursing field since I was 16 years old
My husband and I have been married since high school, we have 9 children, 8 daughters and 1 son.

I am on a mission to obliterate FAS and to bring full attention to this 100% preventable birth defect. I work closely with my adopted daughter Chanel, victim to fetal alcohol syndrome, public speaker and inspiration to many.

awards Chanel has won:

YOUNG HEROES AWARD BY PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOL

EVERYDAY HEROES AWARD BY BAYNEWS 9 / BILL MURPHY

THE NATIONAL "YES I CAN" AWARD FOR SELF ADVOCACY AND THIS WINNING CAN BE VIEWED ON YOUTUBE, JUST PUT IN THE SEARCH BAR
"CHANEL TORRES"

EVERYDAY HEROES AWARD AGAIN BY BAYNEWS 9'S BILL MURPHY FO ...more

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Signing with a Heavy Hand and Heart, Love Mommy: A Journey Through Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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signing with a heavy hand and heart, love mommy

Good morning readers, I hope all of those that have read our book have shared all the information they have learned with others.

I wanted to update you on Chanel's success, she has booked several book signings. July 20th we will be doing a book signing at her job from 10 am to 3 pm, Pet Supply Plus in Pinellas Park, Florida where Chanel works. We did a book signing at our church two weeks ago, Fir Read more of this blog post »

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Published on June 24, 2013 07:16 • Tags: adoption, autobiography, fas, inspirational

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“YOU AND YOU ALONE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN HAPPINESS, NOT ANYONE ELSE”
― Sondra A. Torres, Signing with a Heavy Hand and Heart, Love Mommy: A Journey Through Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

tags: adoption, autobiography, family, fetal-alcohol-syndrome, inspirational

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“YOU AND YOU ALONE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN HAPPINESS, NOT ANYONE ELSE”
― Sondra A. Torres, Signing with a Heavy Hand and Heart, Love Mommy: A Journey Through Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

tags: adoption, autobiography, family, fetal-alcohol-syndrome, inspirational

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