What Savannah Taught Me with Jerry Captain

from That Sh*t Doesn't Define You: Stories of Hope

In this episode, Jerry Captain shares his profound journey of loving his daughter Savannah, a child with special needs, and how that love transformed his life. Discover the lessons of bravery, unconditional love, and the gifts hidden within hardship.Download Season 5 Resource Guide:www.athenacaptain.com/tsddyChapters00:00 Introduction to Jerry and Savannah's story01:01 The decision to love despite societal fears02:07 Naming the shame around children with special needs03:48 Research on growth and love in caregiving05:30 The impact of love on development and purpose11:59 Memorable moments with Savannah14:47 What Savannah has taught Jerry about love20:03 The importance of staying and endurance27:56 The call to love unconditionally in hard times

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