Beyond Shame: The Freedom of Hearing “It’s Not Your Fault with RJ Formanek on Living with FASD part 2

Send us Fan MailWe dig into life with FASD beyond labels: how shame warps identity, how routines protect mornings, and why late-blooming brains change everything. RJ shares the red shoes origin, practical language for kids, and a hopeful path from rage to self‑acceptance.• removing shame and naming “it’s not your fault”• morning reboot, windows, slow processing• routines for sensory load and homeschooling• caretaking as kids and delayed meltdowns• diagnosis as a doorway to forgiveness• age‑appropriate truth telling without trauma dumping• dismaturity and brain domains explained• comorbidities and “it’s complicated” framing• experiential learning and practical supports• neuroplasticity, myelination, and late blooming• authentic voice: writing like you talk• mentoring over short‑term coaching• starting advocacy locally and year‑round• debunking cultural myths and stigma• community, hope, and the power of red shoesYou know, hit the like button, subscribe, go to the website, and on our website, you know, you will find a lot of really amazing things because we believe that our differences aren’t deficits. They are the wings that help us flySupport the show