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Episode Summary 

Some stories look easy from the outside… until you hear the pages turn. Christin opens up about losing both her parents in high school, dealing with her brother’s addiction and time in jail, setting hard boundaries, and still building a life full of faith, service, and hope. Grief became her roadmap: keeping busy enough to process it, seeking wise counsel, and letting God hold the pieces she couldn’t.

We follow her through military life at Fort Rucker and Colorado, where a rough command season collided with family challenges and early signs of her daughter’s special needs. Christin became the guide she wished she had helping new Army spouses learn the real language of aviation and how clear expectations can protect a marriage. She also reflects on her time as a military spouses, sharing the challenges, joys, and the supportive power of community, especially through her volunteer work with Operation Deploy Your Dress, a program that uplifts military spouses.

At the heart of this episode is motherhood and advocacy. Christin shares her daughter’s adoption story, the moment ADHD changed everything, and how early intervention, speech therapy, and occupational therapy made a real difference. She’s honest about public meltdowns, the courage it takes to medicate when needed, and helping her daughter find independence through sports and routines. Now in education, she keeps her library as a safe space for students who need a reset—a reminder that empathy can be taught, practiced, and passed on.

If you’re carrying loss, parenting through uncertainty, or supporting someone with special needs, Christin’s story is full of hope and gentle challenges: believe in tomorrow, set boundaries that protect your home, and trust that beauty can grow from ashes. Listen, share it with a friend who needs courage, and subscribe for more hidden chapters worth hearing.

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