What do you do when your kiddo's services aren't working and you're just stick in the same cycle...

The Bible says to Raise Them up in the Way they should go. Unfortunately, there is no true users manual that comes with our kiddos and when they have other challenges. It can be to difficult finding the supports that THEY need...

Sometimes the different evaluations and diagnostic processes we have to go through can be a struggle and a challenge...How do you push through? Sometimes it can be so overwhelming? Sometimes we don't even know where to begin? Where do we go from here?

I'm reading the book, "It's not supposed to be this way" by Lysa Terkeurst. Everyone we encounter in life has had a moment like this at some point. Some of us, we've experienced blinding pain physically and/or emotionally. As a parent with a special needs child, I remember that I received my child's diagnosis that felt like a punch in the gut, but in this episode I share with you my story that reached a turning point in my life during this journey of parenting. If you would like to share your story feel free to email me at [email protected]

Sometimes the grass may seem "greener" somewhere else. How do you determine the best option for you family? No matter how hard you try, you'll likely never get a full picture and maybe that pasture will just be a season or a new home. Only you can evaluate those options...

It can be overwhelming to navigate the doctors and specialists for your special person. Navigating the different systems can be even more daunting, but help exists!! I'll help you get started from here...

The problem of perfection can lead to heavy expectations for those we love but how do we find a balance and when is perfection not a problem?

Just like on an airplane you have to put your air mask on first before you can help anyone else because you can't help anyone else if you can't breathe. The same goes for caring for your loved ones. You need to prioritize yourself in order to care for your family properly...

As a caregiver, you know your child or family member better than anyone else. Your instincts matter. You are strong enough to make educated decisions for your family!

Welcome to Beauty from Ashes. Elle introduces herself and gives a breif description of the diagnostic challenges her family faced. Through her struggles, Elle hopes to bring hope and help to other families struggling through their journeys with special needs family members. Please feel free to email Elle questions or comments at [email protected]