I am chatting with my guest, Stephanie Pavlantos, about how we can support our friends who have a child or children with special needs.

Stephanie is mom of three and her son, Matthew, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was a toddler. She shares with us the grief that came with his diagnosis and how all the hopes and dreams she had for him had to be surrendered. We talk about how not only is having a child with special needs emotionally draining, but all of the physical demands it takes as well.
Stephanie shares that even though a mom with a special needs child may not be asking for help or telling you that she is struggling, she probably is. She is probably very lonely and could use a friend. Because Stephanie has walked in these shoes, she shares some great ways that we can step up and love our friends well who have a child with special needs. She encourages us to not let the child's disability scare or intimidate us. Your friend needs you. She needs your help and support and Stephanie is going to help educate us on how to do that well.

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