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Letting Go of Expectations and Embracing Your Child
Hey everyone,
This week, I share a heartfelt solo episode on a phrase I hear so often in the therapy room… “This is not what I expected for my child.”
We unpack the emotional weight behind this and the reality so many parents face after a diagnosis. The grief of unmet expectations, the uncertainty, and the quiet moments where everything feels overwhelming.
Because often, it is not just the diagnosis that is hard. It is the shift in the future you once imagined.
I talk about:
💫 The impact of expectations and how they can lead to disappointment
💫 The emotional reality parents experience…
The skinny
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