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Lisa is a doting mum to Rosie, a little girl born with an incurable life-limiting muscle disorder and we are delighted to be able to share their story with you today. Lisa writes an inspiring blog and is practicing life coaching to help families of disabled children find freedom, positivity and happiness. She also climbs mountains and runs marathons to raise money for charity, and in today’s episode, she explains how she realized the true meaning of life.
Key moments:
[3m 28s] Reflecting on what life was like for Lisa before children
[4m 50s] The daunting but exciting prospect of Lisa’s first pregnancy
[5m 55s] Lisa’s plans for how she wanted to live life as a family and her reaction when she found out she was expecting a baby girl
[8m 10s] How Lisa and her partner Ian came to discover Rosie’s debilitating illness
[17m 20s] The emotional and logistical challenges of having a baby with disabilities and how life has changed for Ian and Lisa
[22m 0s] Where Lisa turned for support
[24m 0s] How and when Lisa started to consider more how she could care for herself whilst caring for her daughter
[30m 0s] The plans Lisa and her family put in place after a revelation that would change their outlook and circumstances
[32m 0s] Why Lisa started a blog to diarise and document her plans, milestones and days out with Rosie
[35m 0s] Tips on how to bring light and purpose to tasks that might not feel exciting
[36m 50s] The support of Lisa’s partner and the pride she feels when she sees him with their daughter
[39m 30s] The greatest gift having a disabled child has brought to Lisa – the very meaning of life
Where to find Lisa:
Lisa’s blog: www.myweakmuscles.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/myweakmuscles
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