<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1190612/open_sms">Send us a text (Note: we are not able to respond but LOVE to hear from you!!)</a></p><p>Words like 'disability', 'differently abled', and 'identity-first language' might seem interchangeable, but as we peel back the layers, the significance of each term emerges, shaped by personal experiences and societal perceptions.<br/><br/>The episode casts a light on the journey of understanding and accepting disability, not just as a concept, but as a profound aspect of human diversity. Sharing the intimate progression of my relationship with my son's disability, I open the floor to the importance of honesty and the strength found in community support. Evoking change in our subconscious beliefs, we explore how language can forge new paths toward love, compassion, and authenticity. Join us as we challenge ourselves to grow and enrich our perspectives on disability, transforming how we relate to others and ourselves in this ever-evolving conversation.</p><ul> <li><a href='https://www.kararyska.com/pathwaytopeace/'><b>Sign up for The Pathway to Peace Coaching Community Waitlist</b></a></li> <li> <a href='https://kara-ryska-coaching.kit.com/dd7f4ee1f4'><b>Get The Special Needs Mom Survival Pack free resource </b></a><b> </b><br/><br/><b>Connect with Kara, host of The Special Needs Mom Podcast:<br/></b>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/Kararyska/'>https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedsmompodcast/</a><br/>Website: <a href='https://www.kararyska.com/contact/'>https://www.kararyska.com/</a> </li> </ul> <p><br/></p>

Send us a text (Note: we are not able to respond but LOVE to hear from you!!) Words like 'disability', 'differently abled', and 'identity-first language' might seem interchangeable, but as we peel back the layers, the significance of each term emerges, shaped by personal experiences and societal perceptions. The episode casts a light on the journey of understanding and accepting disability, not just as a concept, but as a profound aspect of human diversity. Sharing the intimate progression of my relationship with my son's disability, I open the floor to the importance of honesty and the strength found in community support. Evoking change in our subconscious beliefs, we explore how language can forge new paths toward love, compassion, and authenticity. Join us as we challenge ourselves to grow and enrich our perspectives on disability, transforming how we relate to others and ourselves in this ever-evolving conversation. Sign up for The Pathway to Peace Coaching Community Waitlist Get The Special Needs Mom Survival Pack free resource Connect with Kara, host of The Special Needs Mom Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedsmompodcast/ Website: https://www.kararyska.com/

<p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1190612/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us a text (Note: we are not able to respond but LOVE to hear from you!!)</a></p><p>Words like 'disability', 'differently abled', and 'identity-first language' might seem interchangeable, but as we peel back the layers, the significance of each term emerges, shaped by personal experiences and societal perceptions.<br><br>The episode casts a light on the journey of understanding and accepting disability, not just as a concept, but as a profound aspect of human diversity. Sharing the intimate progression of my relationship with my son's disability, I open the floor to the importance of honesty and the strength found in community support. Evoking change in our subconscious beliefs, we explore how language can forge new paths toward love, compassion, and authenticity. Join us as we challenge ourselves to grow and enrich our perspectives on disability, transforming how we relate to others and ourselves in this ever-evolving conversation.</p><ul> <li><a href="https://www.kararyska.com/pathwaytopeace/" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Sign up for The Pathway to Peace Coaching Community Waitlist</b></a></li> <li> <a href="https://kara-ryska-coaching.kit.com/dd7f4ee1f4" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Get The Special Needs Mom Survival Pack free resource </b></a><b> </b><br><br><b>Connect with Kara, host of The Special Needs Mom Podcast:<br></b>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/Kararyska/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedsmompodcast/</a><br>Website: <a href="https://www.kararyska.com/contact/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.kararyska.com/</a> </li> </ul> <p><br></p>

Is "Special Needs" a Bad Word? Unraveling the Language of Disability Labels

<div>Think of this podcast as your very own special needs mom support group--except it's helpful and fun! You will leave with the hope that you can have a super happy life even when your life includes parenting a medically complex child or a child with something like autism and ADHD.</div><div>You likely didn't ask to be the parent of a disabled child or to live portions of your life in the hospital NICU or PICU. Your story is unique; it’s hard to find a place where you belong or where you don't feel so isolated and alone. Your child might have a rare disease, be undiagnosed or experience something that almost everybody has heard of like Downs syndrome yet the weird thing is that whether your child has an intellectual disability or physical disability, the experience as a mother is so similar. So regardless of your child’s disability, we can all find a home in this community.</div><div>You find yourself managing everybody else's needs; your child, their siblings, and all the guilt that you have about that. All this has you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and dizzy---not knowing who to turn to or what to do next for help. This podcast is your lifeline, you’ll find encouragement and inspiration as we connect to other moms’ journeys. We’ll get practical and look at what it takes to stop feeling so stuck in your life.</div><div><strong>You know this podcast is for you if you find yourself googling:</strong></div><div>Overwhelmed special needs mom help</div><div>How to do self care as a special needs mom?</div><div>Dealing with anger as a special needs mom</div><div>How to manage special needs mom burnout and stress?</div><div>How do I deal with mom's guilt?</div><div>Help for myself as a special needs mom</div><div>How do I cope with a disabled child?</div><div>How do I manage the grief of my medically complex child?</div><div>How to keep from drowning as a caregiver</div><div>Support group for special needs mom or community for caregivers</div><div>I'm tired of taking care of my special needs child</div><div>Finding balance between my child’s needs and my own mamas needs</div><div>Respite and rest for special needs moms</div>

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Think of this podcast as your very own special needs mom support group--except it's helpful and fun! You will leave with the hope that you can have a super happy life even when your life includes parenting a medically complex child or a child with something like autism and ADHD.You likely didn't ask to be the parent of a disabled child or to live portions of your life in the hospital NICU or PICU. Your story is unique; it’s hard to find a place where you belong or where you don't feel so isolated and alone. Your child might have a rare disease, be undiagnosed or experience something that almost everybody has heard of like Downs syndrome yet the weird thing is that whether your child has an intellectual disability or physical disability, the experience as a mother is so similar. So regardless of your child’s disability, we can all find a home in this community.You find yourself managing everybody else's needs; your child, their siblings, and all the guilt that you have about that. All this has you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and dizzy---not knowing who to turn to or what to do next for help. This podcast is your lifeline, you’ll find encouragement and inspiration as we connect to other moms’ journeys. We’ll get practical and look at what it takes to stop feeling so stuck in your life.You know this podcast is for you if you find yourself googling:Overwhelmed special needs mom helpHow to do self care as a special needs mom?Dealing with anger as a special needs momHow to manage special needs mom burnout and stress?How do I deal with mom's guilt?Help for myself as a special needs momHow do I cope with a disabled child?How do I manage the grief of my medically complex child?How to keep from drowning as a caregiverSupport group for special needs mom or community for caregiversI'm tired of taking care of my special needs childFinding balance between my child’s needs and my own mamas needsRespite and rest for special needs moms

Think of this podcast as your very own special needs mom support group--except it's helpful and fun! You will leave with the hope that you can have a super happy life even when your life includes parenting a medically complex child or a child with something like autism and ADHD.You likely didn't ask to be the parent of a disabled child or to live portions of your life in the hospital NICU or PICU. Your story is unique; it’s hard to find a place where you belong or where you don't feel so isolated and alone. Your child might have a rare disease, be undiagnosed or experience something that almost everybody has heard of like Downs syndrome yet the weird thing is that whether your child has an intellectual disability or physical disability, the experience as a mother is so similar. So regardless of your child’s disability, we can all find a home in this community.You find yourself managing everybody else's needs; your child, their siblings, and all the guilt that you have about that. All this has you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and dizzy---not knowing who to turn to or what to do next for help. This podcast is your lifeline, you’ll find encouragement and inspiration as we connect to other moms’ journeys. We’ll get practical and look at what it takes to stop feeling so stuck in your life.<strong>You know this podcast is for you if you find yourself googling:</strong>Overwhelmed special needs mom helpHow to do self care as a special needs mom?Dealing with anger as a special needs momHow to manage special needs mom burnout and stress?How do I deal with mom's guilt?Help for myself as a special needs momHow do I cope with a disabled child?How do I manage the grief of my medically complex child?How to keep from drowning as a caregiverSupport group for special needs mom or community for caregiversI'm tired of taking care of my special needs childFinding balance between my child’s needs and my own mamas needsRespite and rest for special needs moms

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