5 Things I Wish Others Knew About Me As A Caregiver

Summary: Sara opens up about the challenges of feeling misunderstood as a mom and caregiver to a son with disabilities. Her top 5 instances when she has felt misunderstood touch on assumptions about strength, the perpetual feeling of needing to do more, finding a balance between identity and the constant impact of the diagnosis, and more. We know you’ll feel seen by listening to Sara’s honesty. So, grab a cup of coffee and prepare to dive into the heartfelt truth in this episode. 

Key Moments:
[1:54] “You’re so strong!” and “I couldn’t do what you are doing!”
[7:02] Believing in God but having fear
[8:05] We can be busy, never alone but not fulfilled
[10:22] Life outside of our child’s diagnosis

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