010 - The Hole - a podcast by Cure CMD (Matty Manley & Megan Meyer)

The Mama Bears go on a bit of a rant in this episode - listen to see what our reference to “The Hole” is all about.

Impartial staff, long waitlists, lack of funds? We have all been there. Some of us may have encountered criticism from those closest to us - the individuals we hope would have our backs. Comments from people who are supposed to support us tend to hurt the most.

Frequently, getting services for our special needs loved one means long waiting lists. So who do we turn to? Our equals - similar families who have previously walked in our shoes, who can offer advice and support. These individuals can lend a listening ear because they “get it”.....they quickly become “our tribe”. It is no surprise family members of an individual with a disability will say one of the greatest gifts their loved one has brought them are other families similar to theirs. These connections remind us we are not alone, and that makes all the difference….because we got this!

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