161: Having a Nondisabled Child After Your Disabled Child + Conflicting Feelings That Brings w/ Brianna Alcox

When you have a medically complex child, you probably have some realization that the experience you have with your child isn’t “typical.” But sometimes, it’s hard to understand just how different from the “norm” it was, until another child comes along – particularly one without disabilities or medical complexities. In this episode, Brianna, a mom of disabled son who went on to have another nondisabled child, joins me to discuss how vastly the experience has been from one child to another. We also play audio clips from listeners as they share their own grief, joy, and insights that came up for them after having a nondisabled child after their disabled child. And we end the episode by reiterating the honor and privilege it is to be able to raise our nondisabled and disabled children alongside each other, while still the conflicting emotions that come up for us. This episode is so poignant and full of so many thoughtful reflections. Don’t miss it! Links: Fill out our contact form to get a reminder about upcoming discussion meetings and the Skype link to join! Listen to Brianna’s story in Ep 105 and Ep 106. Listen to Ep 99 on Family Planning. Follow Brianna on Instagram @brianna.alcox! Follow us on Instagram @the_rare_life! Donate to the podcast or Contact me about sponsoring an episode. Follow the Facebook page. Join the Facebook group Parents of Children with Rare Conditions. Access the transcript on the website here. And if you love this podcast, please leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app!