Finding Beauty in Differences: Kristi on Navigating Special Needs Parenting

Your Fertility Story Podcast

In this heartfelt episode, Kristi Campbell shares her journey as a mother to a child with special needs, exploring the ethics of prenatal testing and the beauty of embracing differences. Tune in to hear her inspiring insights and the powerful impact of early intervention and community support.

Kristi Campbell is a devoted mother and advocate who has embraced and celebrated the unique journey of parenting a child with special needs. When her son was diagnosed with speech and language processing issues and sensory processing challenges, Kristi embarked on a path of understanding and support that has positively impacted many. She collaborates with Adonis Fertility International, driven by her passion for the topic, and shares her experiences through a widely-read blog. Kristi is committed to highlighting the importance of early intervention and cherishing the beauty of differences, offering invaluable support and insights to other parents navigating similar paths.

Below are the key takeaways from this episode:

• Embracing Differences: Kristi Campbell emphasizes the beauty of life with different abilities, sharing how her son's unique journey with speech, language, and sensory processing issues has led to his growth and success.
• Importance of Early Intervention: Kristi stresses the critical role of early intervention services, advocating for parents to trust their intuition and seek help for their children when they notice developmental differences.
• Navigating Ethical Decisions: The episode delves into the complexities of prenatal and genetic testing, discussing the ethical and emotional implications of selecting traits and the challenges of defining "typical."
• Support and Community: Kristi shares her experience of overcoming initial loneliness by starting a blog and connecting with other parents of children with special needs, highlighting the value of community support and shared experiences.
• Personal Journey and Acceptance: Kristi reflects on her emotional journey of accepting and appreciating her son's uniqueness, illustrating the importance of respecting individual differences and the collective human experience to become better people.

Todays guest, Kristi, can be found online at:

Finding Ninee Blog: https://findingninee.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FindingNinee/

Your host, Maria Feekes, can be found online at:

Website: mariafeekes.com

Facebook: facebook.com/mariafeekes

Instagram: instagram.com/mariafeekes

YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCWSEMH4ce2qkzW4mf4o0I6A

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