Dumb Things People Say - Unsolicited Medical Advice

from Raising Disabled · host Deonna Wade and Rhandyl Vinyard

Text Us!In this episode, we are continuing our series "Dumb Things People Say" by talking about our feelings about receiving unsolicited medical advice from friends, family, and strangers. We are sharing stories about advice that we have received and that our friends on Instagram have experienced. We talk about what not to say, how we actually want to be supported by those who want to be an advocate, and we give you some ideas as the parent of a disabled child of responses if you receive unwanted medical advice.Check out the other episodes in our "Dumb Things People Say" here:When Are They Going to Get Better?God Give Special Kids to Special PeopleYou Are So StrongEverything Happens for a ReasonPlease subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast.Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcastFacebook - Raising Disabled Podcast

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