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The Physical Manifestations of Grief in Caregivers

The Physical Manifestations of Grief in Caregivers

by Jolene | Jun 24, 2024 | Grief, In Parents, PTSD, Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting

The Physical Manifestations of Grief in Caregivers The physical manifestations of grief in caregivers are unexpected and pervasive. That, in a nutshell, is what God has been teaching me since the death of my mother on June 23, 2023. Mom’s suffering was great during...
A Little Boy, a Little Wheelchair, and a Big Lesson about Servanthood

A Little Boy, a Little Wheelchair, and a Big Lesson about Servanthood

by Steve Harris | Jun 12, 2024 | Encouragement, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support

A Little Boy, a Little Wheelchair, and a Big Lesson about Servanthood A Little Boy, a Little Wheelchair, and a Big Lesson about Servanthood by guest blogger Steve Harris addresses the servanthood aspect of caring for children with disabilities and special needs with...
Whole in the Sight of God

Whole in the Sight of God

by Steve Siler | Jun 5, 2024 | Encouragement, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support

Whole in the Sight of God “Whole in the Sight of God” is one of many songs written by musician and today’s guest blogger, Steve Siler. In this post, he explains not only the how and why behind the song’s creation, but also his personal connection to those...
Experiencing Post-Traumatic Growth while Raising a Child with Disabilities

Experiencing Post-Traumatic Growth while Raising a Child with Disabilities

by Jolene | May 29, 2024 | Grief, In Parents, PTSD, Special Needs Parenting, Uncategorized

Experiencing Post-Traumatic Growth while Raising a Child with Disabilities Experiencing post-traumatic growth (PTG) while raising a child with disabilities may not be on your radar screen when you’re drowning in the stress associated with caregiving. The only growth...
Close to the Brokehearted

Close to the Brokehearted

by Karen Wright | May 22, 2024 | Encouragement, Special Needs Parenting

Close to the Brokehearted Being close to the brokenhearted meant initiating friendship with another special needs mom over coffee for guest blogger Karen Wright. In today’s post she tells the story of confidences shared in a children’s hospital cafeteria, hugs...
Mending Broken Hearts

Mending Broken Hearts

by Kelly Denham | May 15, 2024 | Grief, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support

Mending Broken Hearts Mending broken hearts is all too familiar to guest blogger Kelly Denham. She and her husband’s hearts are still mending after a medical mistake left their son TJ irrevocably injured and later resulted in the decision she wrote about in today’s...
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Jolene Philo is a published author, speaker, wife, and mother of a son with special needs.

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