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When two moms met in a special needs classroom, they had no idea that their daughters' diagnoses would lead to a lifelong bond - or that they'd one day start a podcast about it.
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When You're The Easy One: The Sibling Perspective (opens the original)
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What does it really feel like to grow up alongside a sibling with a disability or complex medical needs? In this honest and deeply personal conversation, Neeley, Katie and Shannon share the experiences their parents didn’t always see—from shifting family roles and inaccessible soccer fields to hidden mental health struggles, guilt, laughter and the complicated wish for a “normal” family. Together, they reflect on how their childhoods shaped them, what they wish their parents had known and what t
The Grief No One Talks About: Processing Your Child's Diagnosis (opens the original)
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In this episode of Strength Happens , we explore a kind of grief that can be difficult to name—the loss of expectations, milestones, simplicity, and the future you imagined for your child and family. Through our experiences raising children with medical complexities and disabilities, we talk honestly about the guilt that can come with naming those feelings, the invisible weight of caregiving, and the moments that remind us that love and grief are not opposites. We also explore how grief changes
Grief Has No Timeline: Losing Halle (opens the original)
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A grief conversation this honest rarely makes it to air. Janine and Jill share the story of losing Jill’s daughter Halle, but this episode is really about what remains after the unimaginable - love, memory, resilience, and the moments of joy that still find their way in. August is National Grief Awareness Month, and Jill opens up about what it means to carry the loss of a child for 11 years without ever “getting over it.” She remembers Halle not as a diagnosis, but as a fiercely funny, intuitive
From Blueprint to Playground: The Inclusive Playground Is Complete (opens the original)
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Lindsay, from the FELI (Florida Engineer Leadership Institute) Class of 2026, shares an update on the journey of creating an inclusive playground at Autism Inspired Academy, highlighting community effort, fundraising, and the impact on children with disabilities. Key Topics The timeline of constructing an inclusive playground Community and volunteer involvement in the project Fundraising efforts surpassing initial goals The impact of the playground on children with autism The importance of senso
When The Lights Go Out: Emergency Preparedness For Families Raising Children With Medical Needs (opens the original)
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In this episode, Janine and Jill share their personal experiences and practical tips on emergency preparedness for families caring for loved ones with complex medical needs, especially during hurricane season. They discuss the importance of planning ahead, understanding medication needs, and building relationships with first responders. In this episode, we explore essential emergency preparedness strategies for families with loved ones who have complex medical needs. From creating emergency medi
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