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It takes courage and determination to see opportunity where there was once despair 🙏 beautiful work Tomaisa ❤️. Congratulations to our very own Yadira Calderon, founding member of Unique Sweets for all the work you have done. You must be very proud❤️.

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Nashville Teen With Autism Refused To Let A Mental Health Crisis Define Her Story And Built Something That Will Outlive Graduation

Nashville, TN — While most teenagers are focused on finishing high school, Rainbow Mosho was quietly building something far bigger than herself.

The Nashville teen, who lives with autism, PTSD, OCD, ADD, PMDD, and sensory challenges, experienced a mental health crisis during a therapy session at school and realized something that changed her life forever.

There was nowhere safe to go.

No sensory room. No reset space. No calm environment for students trying to regulate emotions while navigating the pressure of school, therapy, and growing up on the autism spectrum.

For many students, that moment could have become another painful memory.

For Rainbow, it became a mission.

Instead of giving up, shutting down, or waiting for adults to fix the problem, Rainbow has created a sensory room inside the school so future students would have the support she did not.

And now, as she prepares to graduate high school on May 29, she is leaving behind more than a diploma.

She is leaving behind a legacy.

“This was never about attention,” Rainbow said. “I just knew more students needed something better.”

The sensory room now exists as a real space where students can breathe, regulate, decompress, and feel safe during overwhelming moments.

At a time when youth mental health continues to dominate national conversations, Rainbow’s story stands out because it is not performative. It is lived experience turned into action by someone who was still a teenager while building the solution.

Outside of school, Rainbow has also hosts sensory art workshops and volunteers throughout Nashville with organizations supporting youth, animals, and families in crisis.

Friends and supporters describe her as resilient, creative, emotionally intelligent, and deeply committed to making spaces more inclusive for others.

Now, during Mental Health Awareness Month, Rainbow’s story is becoming part of a larger conversation about what happens when young people stop waiting for permission to create change themselves.

She is looking forward to sharing more with you. Her dream is to be hired as a consultant by businesses that will create sensory rooms in their spaces.

Sensory Room presentation
May 27 at 5:00 PM
Templeton Academy

Contact
Rainbow Mosho
[email protected]

Photo: Mural I painted in the Sensory Room

We are so proud of Board member Charles Strecker and Unique Sweets alum Cristina Torres for their amazing work and advocacy. Congratulations on being asked to join this important group. Cristina is the founder os Autism Allies Appreciation Coalition and has brought this amazing group together. We are so proud of all of you!

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During Autism Awareness Month, we’re lifting up a very special young creator, Jayliz, who is on the autism spectrum and bravely sharing her voice with the world through her YouTube channel.

We’ve known and loved her family for many years, which makes this even more meaningful to us. Watching Jayliz step into her creativity and pursue her dreams is truly inspiring.

If you can, please take a moment to like, subscribe, and share—your support can make a real difference in her journey.

Let’s wrap her in the love of this community❤️

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April is Autism Awareness Month, and this one means even more to us 💙

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What an unforgettable night!

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of attending the No Apologies Event Holiday Party — delicious food, a beautiful venue, and a whole lot of love and community!

We also took this special opportunity to honor two truly remarkable women in our Unique Sweets family:

Team Member of the Year: Julissa Graciani
Our incredible Kitchen Coordinator, teacher, mentor… and friend. Julissa pours her heart into everything she does. She’s a dedicated mom of five — including two amazing kids on the spectrum — and when she’s not busy being Super Mom, she’s leading our kitchen with patience, compassion, and joy.
Julissa, thank you for sharing your heart of gold with our participants and our team. Congratulations! 🎉💛

Community Partner of the Year: No Apology Events: Barbara Murphy
Barbara is the force behind No Apology Events. A tireless advocate, a supporter of families, and the host of a meaningful biweekly support group. She works every day to build a community of belonging. Her greatest loves? Johnny and Kevin, who inspire her every step of the way.
Barbara Murphy we are so grateful for your partnership, your passion, and your friendship.

We are honored to celebrate women who lead with love and strengthen our mission every single day. Here’s to community, collaboration, and coming as we are!

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