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In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talk about one of the most frustrating questions parents of disabled children hear: "When will they be better?"
 
We discuss:

• why this question is harmful, 
• how it reflects some of our society's misconceptions about disability, 
• and the emotional toll it takes on families. 

We hope to redefine what it means to live with and love a disabled child, emphasizing acceptance over expectations. Whether you're a parent, friend, or ally, this episode will help you understand why focusing on "fixing" isn't the right approach and how you can be a better advocate.

If you like this episode, check out these past "Dumb Things People Say" episodes:

• God Gives Special Kids to Special People
• You Are So Strong
• Everything Happens for a Reason

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In this episode we tell parents of typical children:

• Why they should be having an intentional, continuous conversation with their kids about people with disabilities,
• What they should teach their children to do and say (and what not to do as well),
• and we shared opinions from our listeners and fellow caregivers about what they wish you were teaching your kids about their disabled child.

Special thanks to the following friends of the show for their comments:

lovetoemma
alvesmomkickingcask
emily_mommato4
happygolandry
saratothebeth
Aracely Ginn
specialneedsparentjourney
Heidi Walton
Ruby Moseley
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daidrahamlin
theunboxedfamily
disorderrarediseasefilms
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annabethburnham
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In this episode we share our feelings and the feelings of some of our listeners about their kids going back to school.  

We talk about the perspectives of families:

• going to public school, 
• using home services, 
• and those who choose to home school.

Special thank you to the following for being willing to share their feelings on Back to School:

@estebana12345

@saratothebeth

@neurodivergent_girls

@meaminermom

@emily_pwalker

@alvesmomkickingcask

@shesthemann7

@anna.and.violet

@raising_rouses

@brkphillips

@shanm820

@hkwoodley

Ruby Moseley

Heidi Walton

@jricelujan

Di Ane

@farmerswife2008

@annabethburnham

Sarah Bytnar

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In this episode of Raising Disabled we talk to Jessica Patay about:
raising her son Ryan,
her book and podcast We Are Brave Together,
and her caregiver retreats.

Learn more about Jessica and her projects at https://www.wearebravetogether.org/book

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In this episode we talk to Lindsay Sherbondy about:

• her daughter Eva's life altering accident,
• what life has been like for their family following this accident,
• how God has used this pain for good,
• and her art and how trauma affected it.

If you would like to learn more about Lindsay's art, visit her store Lindsay Letters HERE>>

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In this episode of Raising Disabled we asked our Instagram and Facebook friends what "disability pride" means to them as the parents of disabled kids.
 
 Disability accounts we recommend:
 
 Accessible Adventures @accessible.adventures
Joy Davis @everydaywithjoy
The Autism Dad @theautismdad
Callie Colwick @calliecolwick
Megan DeJarnett @megandejarnett
Nina Tame @nina_tame
Rebecca Koltun @rebecca_koltun

Thank you to the following friends of Raising Disabled for their comments:

@hkwoodley
@amber_l_robertson
@mariespero
@caelajeannettewrites
@psykodrjulie
@vkretchm
@wheelstratedtales
@scarlettandmama
@littlefacelens
Breanna
Estebana

Mental Health App mentioned in the show - Finch

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In this episode of Raising Disabled we talk to Effie Parks about:

• raising her son Ford,
• her podcast Once Upon a Gene,
• and her mission to help families with genetic disorders.

You can follow Effie on Instagram at @onceuponagene.podcast

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In this episode we:

• talk to Katrina about raising her daughter Dallas,
• acceptance of your child's disability,
• and her non-profit The Recess Project.

Follow them on Instagram @therecessprojectofficial and @discover_with_dallas

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In this episode we talk to Ryan about:

• raising his son Reynolds,
• his experience being a stay at home dad,
• and My Mejo, an app that keeps families of disabled kids organized and sane.

Follow Ryan on Instagram @dadhappend and follow his app @my_mejo

Go download his app here!  You will LOVE it!

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In this episode, we talk to Kami and Tanner about raising their daughter Callie. 

This episode is sponsored by Zing Standers.

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