Preparation, Love, and Self-Care with Amanda Griffith Atkins
In this powerful episode of Conquering Your Clownfish, Amanda Griffith Atkins opens up about her journey as the mother of Asher, who was born with the rare condition Prader-Willi syndrome. Amanda shares the challenges of living in a world that often feels inaccessible, adapting to new perspectives, and the hard parts of raising a child as a part of the rare disease community. Amanda is on a mission to give parents permission to acknowledge their struggles while still loving and supporting their kids. She offers advice for planning for the future as a caregiver and the importance of guilt-free self-care. Any parent or caregiver feeling alone in their journey will not want to miss this episode, offering validation, compassion, and the reminder that the special abilities community is in this together.
If you would like to learn more about Amanda and her experiences with Prader-Willi Syndrome, you can learn more about her on Instagram @amanda.griffith.atkins
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