Anne Fricke, poet, writer, podcaster joins Amanda and Vickie on today’s podcast to tell her story about raising a daughter with Prader-Willi Syndrome.

Listen in as they discuss Anne’s journey to her podcast, "Walking With Freya; A Journey Through Special Needs Parenting", and how it quickly morphed into having other people come on and share their own experiences. They also cover poetry, activism, and how connection is the best way to advocate.

If you missed Amanda and Vickie as special guests on Anne’s podcast, don’t worry, we’ll make it easy and provide you with a link so you can go take a listen after they wrap up their conversation!

Show Highlights:

• Anne relates how parents who do not have special needs children tell her how much they enjoy listening to her podcast.
• The most feedback that Anne receives is from new parents.
• Anne tries to be open with putting her bad days out there, but always tries to end her show with a positive message.
• “Performance poetry” and how it is a powerful and heartfelt way to share poetry.
• Starting the conversation and learning from others.
• Anne provides an overview of a Writing Journal for parents and caregivers of children with special needs. 
• How news sources can be overwhelming.
• Anger can be a valid emotion.
• Education of our children is something we all should be caring about.
• Dr. Maria Montessori and her role working with children with intellectual disabilities.
• “Cookie-cutter” education in modern times.
• Anne shares her plans for the future.

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Connect with Anne:

Anne’s Website

Anne’s Podcast

Anne’s Email

Anne’s Instagram

Annie’s Facebook Page 

Anne’s Facebook Group - Private

Anne’s Self-Published Poetry Book

One Mother’s Revolution, by Anne Fricke 

Listen to Amanda and Vickie on the Walking with Freya Podcast - Episode 47!

Walking with Freya & IEP