How do we go from shock, denial, and overwhelm to being a community leader and a guide for others traveling a similar path?

Meet Candice Hartford, a compassionate NICU nurse who navigated an unexpected personal journey into the world of autism. Not only does Candice work tirelessly to nurture fragile, premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, she seamlessly transitioned into advocating for her twin autistic boys, Keaton and Grady. 

The diagnosis of autism can unleash an avalanche of emotions for parents, from shock and denial to fear and uncertainty. Candice  candidly shares her own rollercoaster ride of emotions, shedding light on the anxieties and apprehensions that accompany such a diagnosis.

Drawing strength from her own experiences of managing their unique challenges, and her younger, neurotypical daughter Isla, Candice made it a mission to bridge the gap for families in similar situations. She founded Raising Harts, an organization nurturing families with autistic and neurodiverse children, emphasizing mentorship, workshops and community growth.

 In this episode you'll learn:

• How it's possible to sit in the fear and then go along for the ride
• Why finding others on a similar path can restore joy
• When you need to delegate and tap out
• What it means to shift your entire perspective
• And so much more...

Learn more about Candice and Raising Harts:
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