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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 18 MIN

213. The Truth About Finding a Village as a Special Needs Mom

from Overcome the Overwhelm for Special Needs Moms · host Lauren Lowery

As a special needs mom, wanting a break can feel complicated.It’s not just about logistics. It’s not just about finding someone “qualified enough.”A lot of the time, it’s the fear underneath it all—the fear of something going wrong, the fear that no one could possibly care for your child the way you do.In this episode, I’m talking about why building a “village” is often less about other people stepping up and more about what’s happening inside you when you even consider asking for help.

As a special needs mom, wanting a break can feel complicated.It’s not just about logistics. It’s not just about finding someone “qualified enough.”A lot of the time, it’s the fear underneath it all—the fear of something going wrong, the fear that no one could possibly care for your child the way you do.In this episode, I’m talking about why building a “village” is often less about other people stepping up and more about what’s happening inside you when you even consider asking for help.

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As a special needs mom, wanting a break can feel complicated.It’s not just about logistics. It’s not just about finding someone “qualified enough.”A lot of the time, it’s the fear underneath it all—the fear of something going wrong, the fear that no...

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