Episode 2: How my college roommate Traci tackled cancer and her kids’ learning disabilities

Share your thoughts with us!Stacee Longfellow reconnects with her college roommate Traci to share a powerful story of resilience through cancer and parenting children with learning disabilities.• Diagnosed with breast cancer after multiple doctors dismissed her concerns• Moved to a new city with toddlers just months before her diagnosis• Cancer journey created unexpected community connections with new neighbors• Both children diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD requiring specialized education approaches• Used metaphor of "glasses for your brain" to explain medication to her son• Found specialized school using Orton-Gillingham multi-sensory learning methods• Emphasizes importance of parents advocating for educational testing• Highlights how children often adapt more easily than adults to learning differences• Stresses crucial importance of advocating for yourself in healthcare settings• Recommends recording doctor appointments to review information laterHead over to Instagram @Stacee_Santi_Longfellow if you have questions for Traci or comments about the episode, and pick up Stacee's book "Stop Acting Like a Girl" on Amazon.