Breathe Between Battles

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In this episode, Chloë opens up about friendship — the kind that stays, learns, and shows up even when words fall short. She shares what she’s learned from her time at the Ronald McDonald House and within the CDH and CHD community, where connection and compassion often begin with a simple hello.

This episode explores how to teach kids to approach children with disabilities in a way that makes them feel seen, not stared at. As Chloë says, “Curiosity is not cruelty — it’s how empathy begins.”

She also talks about how to support friends walking through medical or emotional battles, the beauty of small gestures, and how real friendship isn’t about fixing someone’s pain — it’s about breathing beside them through it.

Because sometimes, the best way to love someone is just to stay.

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Breathe Between BattlesBy McRae's Mom