67. Linda Remillard: A Traumatic Birth Led to a Beautiful Life - Embracing Disabilities

Trust in yourself - wise words from today's guest on "Happiness through Hardship" - The Podcast. Linda Remillard is a nurse, cancer survivor and incredible mother of three children. She has faced life’s challenges with grace, resiliency, and determination. At 26 years old, after experiencing a traumatic birth with her son, Bret, Linda immediately knew she would devote her life to learning, advocating and caring for him. Linda has created a beautiful life raising a child with developmental disabilities and a seizure disorder. She's here to share her story as one mom who has faced the true meaning of strength and hope through parenting and beyond. Linda's words can inspire you to trust in yourself no matter what hardship you're facing. SHOW NOTES 4:53 - Linda talks about how her healthy pregnancy quickly took a turn 6:35 - The silence when Linda’s son Bret was born 7:36 - Bret has his first seizure 8:39 - Linda knows she has to be there for her son 10:27 - Linda’s new life at home begins 12:08 - Finding out Bret was going to grow up with developmental disabilities 13:50 - Linda tries to help people understand Bret's differences 16:38 - Bret has his first Grand Mal seizure 20:33 - Linda talks about coping 23:51 - The importance of developing little rituals for ourselves 26:37 - Linda shares how important her support system was for her 34:22 - Linda as an advocate for Bret 37:42 - Linda gives advice to other parents 43:41 - Linda and Caryn play The Grateful Game CONNECT with us www.PrettyWellness.com/podcast - for more information on the podcast episodes 
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