Prioritizing Well-Being for Parents of Special Needs Children

Our guest, Sara Intonato explores the challenges faced by parents, particularly those with children dealing with special needs, emphasizing the importance of self-care and emotional healing. She highlights the common struggle of parents feeling overwhelmed, constantly juggling various responsibilities, and often neglecting their own well-being. The discussion delves into the difficulty many parents have in prioritizing themselves, often driven by a sense of martyrdom or guilt. Sara addresses the internal barriers parents face, such as feeling unworthy of taking time for self-care, especially when dealing with children with special needs. The conversation touches on the emotional complexity of parenthood, including guilt, shame, regret, and fear, and suggests practical steps like breathwork exercises and journal prompts to help parents navigate and release these emotions. The goal is to encourage parents to recognize their worthiness of well-being and to initiate small, manageable steps toward emotional healing and self-empowerment.

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