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Celebrating Special Needs Parenting

Episode 41 of the Medical Moms of NICU Podcast podcast, hosted by Tanisha Burke-Wormley, titled "Celebrating Special Needs Parenting" was published on April 24, 2024 and runs 9 minutes.

April 24, 2024 ·9m · Medical Moms of NICU Podcast

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In this episode of "Medical Moms of NICU", Tanisha provides an uncensored look at her complex journey as a medical mom to a kidney warrior and cancer fighter. Balancing the daily struggle of their special needs and her own mental and emotional well-being, she discusses the impact this has on her relationship.In this highly personal episode, she provides an emotional recount of her day, which is marked by the bittersweet celebration of her 10-year wedding anniversary while in the ER with her son. She delves into the critical caregiving decision process, the high stress of the role, and the difficulties of maintaining a healthy and loving relationship amidst it all. On the topic of marriage, she draws attention to the tragically high percentage of divorces among special needs parents. However, she also shares the faith, counseling, and communal support mechanisms that have kept her relationship alive. Tanisha emphasizes the importance of communication, self-care, and making time for each other amidst the turmoil.In a poignant moment, Tanisha highlights the 'beauty in the ashes' while sharing her family's own journey with recurring hospital visits and medical complications. By being real about her struggles, Tanisha extends both a reassurance and a challenge to her listeners to be truthful about their own experiences.Tanisha concludes the episode by celebrating her 10-year marriage and sharing helpful resources like Black Love and Marriage aka BLAMCORE. This episode serves as an important navigation guide for mothers navigating the medical system with ease and balancing their relationships along the way.   Join Medical Momunity
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Episode Description

In this episode of "Medical Moms of NICU", Tanisha provides an uncensored look at her complex journey as a medical mom to a kidney warrior and cancer fighter. Balancing the daily struggle of their special needs and her own mental and emotional well-being, she discusses the impact this has on her relationship.In this highly personal episode, she provides an emotional recount of her day, which is marked by the bittersweet celebration of her 10-year wedding anniversary while in the ER with her son. She delves into the critical caregiving decision process, the high stress of the role, and the difficulties of maintaining a healthy and loving relationship amidst it all.

On the topic of marriage, she draws attention to the tragically high percentage of divorces among special needs parents. However, she also shares the faith, counseling, and communal support mechanisms that have kept her relationship alive. Tanisha emphasizes the importance of communication, self-care, and making time for each other amidst the turmoil.In a poignant moment, Tanisha highlights the 'beauty in the ashes' while sharing her family's own journey with recurring hospital visits and medical complications.

By being real about her struggles, Tanisha extends both a reassurance and a challenge to her listeners to be truthful about their own experiences.Tanisha concludes the episode by celebrating her 10-year marriage and sharing helpful resources like Black Love and Marriage aka BLAMCORE. This episode serves as an important navigation guide for mothers navigating the medical system with ease and balancing their relationships along the way.

 

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#specialneedsparenting #momstruggles #happyanniversarylove #er #nicu #picu #marriagechallenges #caregiving #chronickidneydisease #momtips #momsupport

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