68: CP, Self-Care, & Advocacy with Marie Fraser

I have such a great episode for you today. Marie Fraser is a Self-Confidence and Re-Invention Coach and creator of “Bounce Back After Break-Up.” She came onto the podcast to talk with me about raising her son, soon to be 24, who was diagnosed at 1 with Cerebral Palsy. We talked about the grief that comes from receiving a diagnosis, letting go of the expectations as parents, and finding happiness in the new ones. Marie is a single parent and strongly emphasizes the importance of advocacy and self-care. She suggests what she thinks are the best things we as parents can do for ourselves. This conversation offers excellent advice from the mom of an older child who has been on the battlefield and came out victorious. The journey is never over, of course. Marie still worries about what will happen to her son and wonders how she can best support him. There are so many gems of wisdom in this interview for parents, new and old. I had a lovely time talking with Marie, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy this conversation as well.