When Deborah Fletcher's daughter was born with physical disabilities, she was devastated. But then she found strength in an unexpected source - her father, who had defied the odds to survive a life-altering event. Little did she know that his story of courage and resilience would lead her on an incredible journey of discovering the power of human connection and support to overcome life's toughest obstacles.
In this episode, you will be able to:
1. Develop strategies for managing grief and adjusting to
unexpected circumstances in parenting.
2. Learn how to support and champion children with disabilities.
3. Discover the power of resilience, positivity, and
communication during difficult times.
4. Cultivate gratitude and purposeful actions to enhance
well-being.
5. Strengthen human connections and find support in the face of
challenges.
My special guest is Deborah Fletcher
Deborah Fletcher is an uplifting and resilient author, speaker, and adult educator from Toronto who has firsthand experience in facing life's challenges head-on. As a mother of twin daughters, one of whom lives with multiple disabilities, Deborah has navigated the complexities of raising a child with special needs while maintaining a positive outlook. Inspired by her father's own journey of overcoming adversity, Deborah penned "Finding Your Hay," a memoir that also serves as a guidebook for dealing with life's challenges. With her warmhearted and humorous approach, Deborah shares her stories and insights to help others find strength and support during difficult times.
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
Check out Deb's book, Finding Your Hay, to read more about her personal journey and the stories of her friends who have gone through their own grief journeys. Visit Deb's website, www.deborahcovell.com to learn more about her work as an adult educator, author, and speaker. Subscribe to the YouTube channel Motherhood Unfiltered to watch more interviews with Nicky and her guests. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or iTunes and leave a rating and review to let Nicky know how she's doing. Sign up for Nicky's workshop, How to Get Out of the Funk, (www.nickyasherbowling.com/freeworkshop) to learn how to deal with depression and anxiety. Attend Nicky's upcoming workshop in April 10th-13th at 6pm to continue learning and growing.
