In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I talk with Dan Hartwell, dad to Mikey, his 23-year-old son with autism.

Dan shares what it was like realizing his son had autism, how he responded when he heard the diagnosis, and the role faith played in shaping his perspective from the beginning. We talk about accepting reality as it is, not rushing to fix it or explain it away, and holding onto a steady truth that continues to surface throughout the conversation: it is still good.

This episode is an honest reflection on perspective, faith, and the way expectations can shift without losing hope or meaning.

🎙 Recorded at Barton Studio

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