You may or may not already know that Sinead’s eldest has Down’s Syndrome. In honor of October being Down’s Syndrome awareness month, we wanted to bring you a bonus episode this week to share a little bit about Sinead’s experience of both joy and challenge along this road the last eleven years. 

 

Sinead’s son’s diagnosis was quite a surprise and difficult to digest in the first few days of her son’s life. Yet it was beautiful to see how the compassion and encouragement Sinead and her husband needed were provided at just the right time. Now Sinead’s coaching and public speaking is centered around being able to encourage other moms just like herself to get serious about the work of self-care and finding their tribe. If you know someone with Down’s Syndrome, take a moment to let them and their families know how loved they are! 

 

In this episode we’ll explore:

 

• Sinead’s birth story and diagnosis of her son
• How Sinead and her family have changed as a result of being able to love a kid with Down’s Syndrome
• Things you can consider the next time you have the chance to engage with an individual with any physical special needs. 

 

“I think that with any journey in life, when you are hit with something that causes you to go off the path you had envisioned, you grow. And we have definitely grown.” 

-Sinead Quinn

 

Resources and Links Mentioned in this episode: 

 

The Official Podcast Instagram

Sinead’s Instagram

Brittany’s Instagram

Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network

Special Olympics Website

Sineads’s Special Needs Mamas FB Group

Rockin Mom’s Retreat