Hi everyone,

This week on Wine with Wita, I’m joined by Anna, mother to3-year-old Hugo, who was diagnosed with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy.

Anna shares how her world shifted in an instant when shereceived an email saying her son likely had a disability.

Her pregnancy was smooth, her delivery uneventful, and yethere she was, trying to process a diagnosis while still recovering from birth.

In this episode, we talk about:

✔️ The shock and grief that come with a CP diagnosis

✔️ The mental load of managing intense therapy schedules

✔️ How NDIS left her feeling unsupported

✔️ Why putting yourself first is not selfish, it’s survival

✔️ And how little Hugo has taught her the true meaning of resilience

Anna speaks with honesty, strength and grace, and I know her words will help other families feel seen.

Lots of love,

Rita

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And if you’d like to follow Hugo’s journey, you can findAnna at @hugos.journey

This episode was proudly sponsored Tambakis Physiotherapy, because parents deserve support too. When you're raising a child with physical or developmental challenges having the right people around you makes all the difference.

Tambakis offers expert, family centred physiotherapy and exercise physiology in Sydney's South-West, helping you feel less alone and more supported on the journey. Learn more at tambakisphysiotherapy.com.au

Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provide information. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy. You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about your child's communication and/development.