In this episode, Mary Susan McConnell speaks with New York Times Bestselling author, Kelle Hampton about her unexpected journey into the world of special needs. Kelle speaks transparently about the shock of finding out in the delivery room that her daughter, Nella, had Down syndrome. Together, Mary Susan and Kelle talk about the early days of grief, the profoundly beautiful gifts of this unique path, and the power of allowing yourself to feel what you actually feel. Kelle can be found on instagram @etst and online at kellehampton.com. Her New York Times Bestselling memoir, Bloom, can be found on Amazon. *This episode was also published during October, Down Syndrome Awareness Month.