She's been greeted with hugs from strangers at the biannual convention for people with Williams syndrome, which make her "feel like a rockstar."
That's common for those with Williams syndrome, said Mary Van Haneghan, the executive director of the WSA.
Online environments can be difficult for people with Williams syndrome to navigate, says Joel Liestman, the director of family support at the WSA.
She sees Williams syndrome as a gift and believes everyone could learn more empathy from those with the condition.
He has had two relationships with women with Williams syndrome, but in both cases they didn't work out.
Persons:
Tobi Akbas, he'd, Tobi, Williams, I've, Jackie Molloy, Terri, he's, Robert Boddie Jr, Boddie, Karen Levine, She's, There's, Haley Gallinger, Daren Bjerke, who's, Devin, John Martinez, Mary Van Haneghan, it's, doesn't, You've, neurotypical, Allie, Joel Liestman, That's, Callie Truelove, I'm, Jocelyn Krebs, Truelove, we're, he'll, we've, Levine, Josh Duffy, He's, Duffy, vlogs, We're, Hayley Cuccinello, Louise Ridley, Kevin Kaplan
Organizations:
Williams Syndrome Association, Business, Continental Village Fire Department, Tobi, Go, WSA, New York, Louise Ridley Design, Trenton Almgren
Locations:
Garrison , New York, Santa, Garrison, Peekskill , NY, recliners, Maine, Brunswick , Maine, labrador, New, New York City, Trenton