Trigger Warning: This episode goes into labour, birth and the foster system. Listener discretion is advised.
When Pregnancy Provides Purpose is the fourth episode of my 'Their Story' Podcast. It's a solo recording this time around and I talk about an experience I had with a client I supported several years ago. I do not use her real name or any specific details for her anonymity. It's a bit of a heartbreaking story so please listen when you're in a good headspace.
Takeaways:
- When you're seeing a lot of undesired behaviours in a person, recognize even the littlest positive behaviours they exhibit, this will motivate them and increase their self-esteem
- Understand that humans crave connection and responsibility, when they don't get those they may seek them in ways that are unhealthy or simply not a good fit for them.
- Sometimes we have to go through very hard things but we can learn from those experiences and help others by sharing and growing from what we learned.
- If you can hire a person with a disability, please do. We all deserve to work for pay and there are numerous organizations that can help with gaining employment and training of people with a disability.
