E12 - Special Needs and Mom Guilt w/ Heather Avis
Moms Unscripted
English - June 22, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsParenting Kids & Family Society & Culture Relationships Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Heather Avis, a mother of three, and an advocate for shifting the narrative around disabilities. In her work, Heather inspires and encourages us to reconsider our assumptions when it comes to the entire spectrum of ability.
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Guest: Heather Avis Follow Heather on social:
www.heatheravis.com
Instagram: @theluckyfewofficial
Facebook: @theluckyfewofficial
Heather's books:
Different: A Great Thing to Be by Heather Avis, releases June 29 and is available now for pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Different-Great-Thing-Heather-Avis/dp/0593232658/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3CPKN90R63JP7&dchild=1&keywords=different+a+great+thing+to+be&qid=1623342414&sprefix=different+a+great+th%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-2
Scoot Over and Make Some Room
The Lucky Few
Resources mentioned:
Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion by Lamar Hardwick
"Beyond Measure" participant guide: https://store.mops.org/products/beyond-measures-participant-guide?_pos=7&_sid=054400d25&_ss=r
Directions for finding a "Beyond Measure" group online
www.thisisdownsyndrom.com
Additional resources:
"Please Don't Call Me a Saint for Adopting a Child with Disabilities" by Crystal Kupper
https://www.scarymommy.com/adopting-child-with-disabilities/