Elevating Caregiving Moms: A Conversation with Jessica Patay

from Forever Home for our kids with disabilities. · host Valerie Arbeau

Send us Fan MailJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Jessica Patay, founder of "We Are Brave Together," as she discusses her upcoming book highlighting the stories of caregiving moms. Jessica shares her passion for elevating the voices of caregivers and the importance of validation and support in the caregiving journey. Introduction to Jessica and her organization, "We Are Brave Together."Central to Jessica's story is her son Ryan, born with the rare and medically complex genetic disorder Prader-Willi syndrome.Importance of validating and supporting caregivers.Discussion about the inspiration behind Jessica's book highlighting the stories of caregiving moms.Jessica's hopes for the impact of the book on readers and their communities.Importance of normalizing asking for help and the role of community support.Overview of "We Are Brave Together" retreats and their impact on caregivers.Details about the upcoming book release and where to purchase.Words of encouragement from Jessica for parents raising children with disabilities.Jessica Patay is the founder and executive director of a Non-profit organization called “We are brave together” launched in 2017. We are brave together provides resources, respite, mentoring and inspiration for moms caring for children or adult children, any age, with any diagnosis, disability or challenge, offering in-person and virtual support groups, workshops, retreats and inspirational events. Jessica is a mother, wife, and an advocate for caregiving mothers of children with disabilities, mental health challenges and all unique needs. She and her husband Chris reside in the Palos Verdes area of Southern California and have two sons and a daughter. Their second son Ryan was born with a rare medically complex genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome.Connect with Jessica:We Are Brave Together websiteFollow "We Are Brave Together" on Instagram and FacebookPurchase Jessica's book on Amazon: Link for the book: https://a.co/d/f2M70D6 Live with intention and embrace the journey. Thank you for listening!Music Acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys KyshchukLink for the book: The S.H.I.N.E. Principle: The special needs mom's path to strength, hope and happiness by Valerie Arbeauhttps://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW18ZXGX (Canada) Learn more about your host at:https://coachingwithvalerieanne.com/

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