When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms

Once upon a time, Katrina was the star of her very own True Crime Episode. You get to hear some of the details today!

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A mother's job is never done. Well, that's what people say…And it is so true. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 356 days a year, we are on call, if not actually hands on. Maybe in some of that time we are asleep. Maybe we are showering. Through it all, though, our priority is our child. We will never not respond. But when do we get to be first place? When are we the priority?

Today, we are joined again by our friend Jen Lansink from "For Our Special Kids." Together, the girls talk about the struggle of always finding yourself in second, third, fifteenth place. They also offer a bit of advice for finding moments throughout the day, to fill your own cup and put yourself in first. Or maybe second, but at least on the winners podium.

"I'm tired of not ever being first place." -Jen

Here's what you don't want to miss:

• Attempting Connections
• Vulnerability
• First Place
• Tuesday Nights
• Love with Aggression
• Mindset Shift

You're really going to want to read Live Like Lorelei

How to Live Like Lorelei

Clair and Her Magical Friends

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What does it mean when dead fish rain down on your driveway? Well, fish singular…one fish.

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Today, Amanda joins us on the comfy couches of the pink beach house. Amanda Griffith-Atkins is a licensed marriage and family therapist, speaker, author, and guest lecturer. She is famous in the medical motherhood community for giving a voice to the lived experience that is caregiving. Guys, Suz fangirl'd hard on this one.

Amanda came to the Apricity Hope House to share her book, How to Handle More Than You Can Handle, with us. Just because you weren't there, doesn't mean you can't still read the book. This is where you can find it! In the mean time, tune in to this episode for some excellent truths and advice.

"There were parts I had to dive into that I hadn't gotten to yet." -Amanda

Here's what you don't want to miss:

• Meet Amanda
• How do we do this?
• Looking for the Good
• Border Collies

Within this episode: Fridays With Lorelei

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Jovie meets a new friend at the Hideaway…

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The time has come, friends. Susan has written a book. Here on the podcast, we aren't much for self promotion. But today is a day for just that. Susan has worked her fingers off, and used all of the words in her head to share her story, her lessons, her truths.

Today, Suz and Katrina sit down to discuss the book. They discuss the evolution of the story, the inspiration, and all of the emotions you can expect. We hope you join us October 7th at 7 PM in ordering the book. This is truly one you will not want to miss.

"I find myself having to stop and like take a breath as I'm reading these incredible truths." -Katrina

Here's what you don't want to miss:

• 15 Lessons?
• Inspiration
• Sadness and Joy
• Book Tour
• Susan gets kidnapped

Within this episode: Fridays With Lorelei

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The Oxford dictionary defines respite as "a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant". Respite care provides relief to caregivers of medically complex children.

This sounds simple and easy, but let's think through all of that. What does it mean to have a stranger in your home several days a week, caring for your vulnerable child? Initially, it looks like always making sure the laundry is put away and you have your bra on, keeping a vigilant eye on the care they are providing. Over time, if you are lucky, it might look like a new best friend, laughter, and play. Today, the girls sit down and talk about their experience with respite care.

"She was kind of like my life raft." -Suz

Here's what you don't want to miss:

• Respite
• Goodbye to Reagan
• Ripple Effect
• Dirty Laundry
• Retreat

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Summer was great, but autumn is here and the girls are back together…from a distance.

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New updates here at When Autumn Comes. We are so excited!!

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• Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan
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Growing up, a friend was someone you could share your snack with, tell your secrets to, and play with at recess. Of course, that changes with adulthood. But how does this change when you are a parent of a medically complex child? What does friendship look like when your days and nights are spend caregiving?

Susan and Katrina chat about just that. You will hear how they have found and maintained friendships, when they really don't have time or energy to spare. With those friendships, they have built an amazing community of moms, willing to help each other out, even when it comes to international travel.

"I almost didn't get on that plane." -Katrina

Here's what you don't want to miss:

• Community in isolation
• Trauma vs healing
• Beauty in the story
• Long distance
• Community

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