I’m Kelli Stapleton a wife, mother, small business owner, and fierce autism advocate.

Until I wasn’t…….

Kelli and Issy Stapleton 2013 Photo Credit: Rick Stieve

You can read about what happened here: the on-line version of the People Magazine article

Or watch this Dr. Phil episode:

I was on 2 Dr. Phil shows. You can see the first one here.

I was released from prison in 2023 after 10 years.


Lynn Johnson, recently retired from a remarkable career at National Geographic, is now working on a powerful project to bring help and hope to families like mine. She’s graciously included my voice in this effort.

This photo was taken in the very place where I once tried to end our suffering.  My friend Lisa helped to rescue us.