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    The Other Side of Special: Navigating the Messy, Emotional, Joy-Filled Life of a Special Needs Mom
    The Other Side of Special: Navigating the Messy, Emotional, Joy-Filled Life of a Special Needs Mom
    The Other Side of Special: Navigating the Messy, Emotional, Joy-Filled Life of a Special Needs Mom
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    The Other Side of Special: Navigating the Messy, Emotional, Joy-Filled Life of a Special Needs Mom

    By Amy J. Brown, Sara Clime and Carrie M. Holt

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    Find Hope, Joy, and Community as a Special Needs Mom

    For the special needs mom who yearns for community and support on what can be a lonely road, The Other Side of Special reminds you that you are not alone, your best is good enough, and even on the hard days, there are blessings to be had.

    As you pour your energy and resources into raising a special child, it's easy to struggle with feelings of isolation, competition, guilt, and overwhelm. Here's the encouragement and practical help to navigate the emotional reality of your situation.

    In The Other Side of Special, three mothers raising children with physical, medical, mental, and emotional special needs have joined forces and pooled their experience and expertise to provide such a resource. They take a deep dive into the most common emotions felt by special needs moms. They acknowledge the hard things as those who have been there. They celebrate the unique joys of being a special needs mom. And they offer encouragement for the journey, remaining realistic about the challenges special needs moms will continue to face.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBaker Publishing Group
    Release dateMay 9, 2023
    ISBN9781493441273

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