Today, Sarah Churchill, joins me on the podcast to discuss some important topics surrounding individuals with special needs. Her son was born with Down Syndrome and was medically fragile the first two years of his life. She recalls the grief that surrounded her as she processed her expectations versus reality with her son's future. Sarah encourages women that it is ok to cry and process those emotions, but remember, that whatever you are facing in this moment isn't always going to be your life. She encourages moms to reach out to people who are experiencing similar journeys and ask for help when you need the extra support.

Sarah and I were also able to tackle the topic of "people first language" and understanding that an individual is not their diagnosis, but in fact simply a person. She is passionate about stopping people from assuming what her son can and can't accomplish. Sarah talks about making her son prove to her that he can't do something before she just accepts that he can't. She wants us to stop the mindset of limiting individuals with special needs and understand that maybe they aren't ready yet or possibly they just need to do it a different way.

This is an incredible conversation about not only understanding individuals with special needs, but how to support and encourage their mothers as well. Sarah notes, when you are willing to get out of your comfort zone and reach out and do the work it takes to connect it only communicates care and that's so important. Please listen and share with your friends. This is truly a conversation that all moms need to hear.

Sarah Bio:
Sarah is mom who homeschools her 3 kids with one on the way. She is passionate about educating about inclusion and awareness of how to support and encourage those with special needs.

Ways To Contact Sarah:
Reach out to me and I will connect you.

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