If you've ever encountered mom guilt; or felt trapped in a maze of protocols, paperwork, and policies; or found it impossible to juggle a corporate job with the intense caregiving for your child, you'll want to meet Jaclyn Greenberg.

Jaclyn is a mother, writer, and advocate whose experiences have ignited a passion for accessibility and inclusion in our communities. Jaclyn shares the emotional rollercoaster she experienced when her second son was unexpectedly born with severe disabilities caused by a virus she contracted during pregnancy. Jaclyn takes us through the shocking diagnosis, the lack of guidance and resources after leaving the hospital, and the constant struggle to get her son the support and accommodations he needs. Despite her background in business and tax accounting, Jaclyn found navigating the systems for disabled children to be exhausting, time-consuming and confusing.

Jaclyn reveals how this life-altering experience ultimately led her to become a writer and advocate, determined to share her family's story in hopes of promoting greater understanding, inclusion, and accessibility in the community. She discusses the importance of self-care, finding balance, and not being too hard on yourself when life's plans go in an entirely different direction than what you'd expected.

You'll learn about:

• What could be done differently when sharing impossible news
• A strategy that could make a huge difference to parent who are facing daunting diagnoses
• Where the real answers and support can be found
• The importance of spending time doing things that make you feel like you
• The power of sharing your story to raise awareness, increase inclusion, and connect with others going through similar experiences
• And so much more...

Learn more about Jaclyn at her website.

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