How Sisterhood Helped Navigate Diagnosis, Motherhood and Advocacy

Hey everyone, This week, I am joined by ⁠Anita⁠ and ⁠Valinda⁠ for a beautifulconversation about sisterhood, diagnosis, culture and the power of simply showing up. ​ Valinda is a client I have had the honour of working with, and Itreated both of her beautiful boys. In this episode, she shares what it was like coming to terms with diagnosis, navigating cultural expectations, and learning how to advocate for her children. ​ We also talk about the love between sisters, and how supportdoes not always need to be big or perfectly worded. ​ Sometimes it is school pick ups, a check-in message, sittingbeside someone in silence, or simply saying, “I’ve got you.” ​ We talk about:💫 Sisterhood and unconditional love💫 Coming to terms with diagnosis💫 Cultural expectations💫Supporting someone through a hard time💫 The power of showing up ​ A beautiful reminder that sometimes the greatest support is not knowing what to say. ​ It is being there. Lots of love, Rita ​ P.S.: follow me on ⁠Instagram⁠ for more tips, insights and updates. Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provideinformation. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy. You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about yourchild's communication and/development.