197: When Meaningful Friendship with Other Disability Parents Feels Elusive w/ Madeline Cheney
Making friends as a disability parent sounds like it should be easy. We’ve already got so much in common. But in reality, it’s complicated.
In this episode, Alyssa and Madeline share community stories about what makes these friendships so hard to build and sustain: the comparisons that creep in, the exhaustion that leaves little room for connection, the grief of losingfriends along the way, and the longing for people who “just get it.” Plus, they share a few pieces of advice on how to overcome some of these potential roadblocks.
If you’ve ever wondered why making and keeping friends feels so…
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