Insights and Inspirations: Rita Miceli on “The Commentary”
Recently, Rita Miceli graced the airwaves on “TheCommentary.ca,” sharing her poignant journey detailed in her book, "Giaci and Me." The interview offers a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of raising an autistic child and how these experiences shaped her and her family's life.
A Riveting Radio Journey: "Giaci and Me" on CBC's Afternoon Drive with Matt Allen
Afternoon Drive reconnects people to their communities during that transition time of day. Hear the latest news and weather as well as the stories and music of southwestern Ontario. Rita had the opportunity to have an enlightening discussion on CBC Radio’s "Afternoon Drive" hosted by Matt Allen, where he featured "Giaci and Me," a profound narrative detailing a mother’s journey with an autistic son.
'We Have Learned So Much From Him': Mother Pens Open Book About Experience With Autism
Rita Miceli is opening up about her life as a mother, raising a child with autism. The Windsor, Ont. mom first started journaling her experiences 25 years ago. “To track Giaci's progress and see where he was at and how things were going and then I just started writing how it felt as a mother, what the experience was like,” she said. Miceli stopped journaling about five years ago. Then Giaci’s sisters got on TikTok in 2020 and his account took off. “I had mothers from all over the world reaching out,” Miceli said. “Parents that were like, ‘OK Rita you know it's nice, we're just starting the journey. It's nice for us to see what an adult lives like.’”