Groundhog Days, Gradual Changes, & Deep Family Ties | Marci’s Catch-Up

The Rare Life · Jul 10, 2025 · 23m

When you’re deep in the world of disability parenting, it’s easy to feel like every day is the same. The meds. The appointments. The routine that doesn’t seem to change much, even as the years go by.

In this episode, Marci returns to share what life looks like now, two and a half years after her conversation about grieving her daughter Freya’s intellectual disability. Sheopens up about the slow pace of progress, the grief that still sneaks up on her, and how, while parts of Freya’s disabilities are difficult, her family cherishes and celebrates Freya’s joy in the day to day.

We also talk…