Lissarette

08/17/2025

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An evening at The Death of Classical: Versailles in New York — surrounded by grace, wit, and exquisite company. We dressed for the occasion and found ourselves lost in compliments and conversation.

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Une soirée à The Death of Classical: Versailles in New York — entourée de grâce, d’esprit et d’une compagnie exquise. Nous nous sommes parées pour l’occasion et avons été emportées par les compliments et la conversation.

07/22/2025

✨ A night of grandeur and opulence ✨

Wearing my full rococó ensemble, I was utterly transported to another era as the Versailles Royal Opera made its dazzling debut in NYC. A sublime evening of music, elegance, and timeless beauty. Every note echoed with history. An unforgettable experience.

🌹 Merci à tous ceux qui ont fait de cette nuit une véritable rêverie baroque. J’étais vêtue de mon costume rococo complet pour accueillir la majesté de l’Opéra Royal de Versailles lors de sa toute première visite à New York. Une soirée absolument inoubliable.

🎶 Versailles in New York


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07/04/2025

🎆 This 4th of July, I’m reflecting on more than fireworks. What does freedom truly mean in today’s America? As a mother, immigrant, and advocate—I’ve lived through the contradictions.

🇺🇸 Read my latest piece: "Reimagining the American Dream: Freedom Beyond Fireworks" now on lissarette.com.

It’s a love letter to the ideals worth fighting for—and a challenge to do better.

Link on bio.

06/26/2025

"There are moments in life when the world goes silent… and nothing prepares you for it.”

When my son stopped speaking, so did I. The silence wasn’t just his—it became mine too. It seeped into every corner of our lives… into motherhood, into love, into identity.

I searched for a book that could hold this kind of grief, this kind of beauty, this kind of truth. I never found it. So I wrote it.

This is not simply a story about autism. It’s about motherhood. About loss. About rebuilding when the blueprint disappears. It’s about finding language in silence.

✨ Embracing the Silence is now available.

For every parent who has ever felt unseen. For anyone who has ever stood at the edge of an uncertain future and wondered if they would survive it—this is for you.

➡️ Pre-order now. Link in bio.
From my hands… to yours.

06/04/2025

Dressed to disrupt.

An evening at the MET's private reception celebrating Black style and the art of fine tailoring. I came adorned in white, inspired by the bold tradition of the dandy—where elegance becomes resistance and style speaks volumes.




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05/20/2025

Still feeling the love from this weekend’s Women’s Empowerment Luncheon hosted by the incredible

I was honored to be one of the speakers and even more moved to see copies of my book Embracing the Silence gifted to fellow autism moms and caregivers in the room.

This event wasn’t just beautiful—it was necessary. A safe, powerful space for women navigating the joys and challenges of raising neurodiverse children.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to for welcoming me with open arms and creating such a heartfelt event. Your work continues to inspire me and so many others.

Here’s to community, healing, and being seen.

05/14/2025

💙 I’ve waited years to tell this story…

Embracing the Silence is the most personal thing I’ve ever written. It’s about my son. It’s about the silence that comes with a diagnosis you weren’t prepared for. And it’s about finding beauty, strength, and connection in that silence.

This book is my love letter to every mother, father, and caregiver who has ever felt alone in this journey. It’s for every teacher who wants to understand. And it’s for every soul who’s learning how to listen to what isn’t spoken.

You can now read more and pre-order your copy here:
👉 https://www.lissarette.com/embracing-the-silence

Please share with your circle if you know someone who could use this story right now. Thank you for being part of my village. 💫

Embracing the Silence is not just a memoir—it's a mirror for every parent navigating the quiet, often isolating world of raising a neurodivergent child. In this deeply moving book, Dr. Lissarette Nisnevich opens the door to her private reality as the mother of a non-speaking autistic son. From pro...

05/07/2025

https://www.lissarette.com/post/the-illusion-of-inclusion-why-we-left-nyc-and-why-we-had-to-come-back

During the height of the pandemic, like many families, we made a difficult choice: we left New York City.At the time, NYC — a place we once called a haven for diversity and opportunity — felt increasingly hostile to families like mine. Neurodiverse children were being forgotten in remote learnin...

05/07/2025

We left New York during the pandemic.
We came back because Florida failed our autistic son.

There were no supports.
No early intervention.
No understanding of neurodiversity.

I met parents who had been waiting over a year for a diagnosis… and were told to give up.

We came back to NYC not because it's perfect—but because at least here, we have a chance.

This is bigger than my family.
Too many parents are moving state to state, desperate for something as basic as services for their children.

We need better. Everywhere.

🌐 I wrote a blog post about our journey. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s something every policymaker should read.

💬 Have you had to move for your child’s needs? Let me know below.

03/23/2025

03/09/2025

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Congratulazioni al talentuoso .marcorusso per il suo film Awaiting the Lightning Bolt, presentato al New York International Children’s Film Festival! Un'opera straordinaria che merita tutta l'attenzione. Orgogliosa di te! ✨🎬⚡️

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Congratulations to the talented Marco Russo for his film Awaiting the Lightning Bolt, featured at the New York International Children’s Film Festival! A truly remarkable work that deserves all the recognition. So proud of you! ✨🎬⚡️

03/03/2025

Talking Identity...

Yesterday, I had the honor of supporting a Broadway musical that resonated deeply with my own history Before heading out, I styled my hair curly. My mom took one look and said, "You look more elegant without the curls." I agreed, so I changed it.

I expected a night of laughter and music, but I spent 70% of the show in tears. Identity was at the heart of it. I grew up like the main character—not in her exact circumstances, but making similar choices. I left. I adapted. I became what one side of my family believed was best for me. And it worked. But sometimes, I think of the other side—the version of me I left behind—and a part of me weeps.

This is just to say: The world will try to shape you, mold you, tell you what’s better. Be authentic, but stay true to your truth.

Highly recommend this incredible musical—it was an absolute gem from start to finish. As my grandma would say, “sin desperdicios.”