Title: Support Needs Motherhood as a Military Spouse

Guest: Michelle Mance

Summary

In this conversation, Katie Elise interviews her friend Michelle Mance about navigating her daughter's autism journey as a military spouse. They discuss the challenges of being a support needs mom in the military community, the importance of self-care, and the process of receiving an autism diagnosis. Michelle shares her perspective on parenting and emphasizes the need to give children time to grow and develop at their own pace. They also touch on the challenges of advocating for their children in educational settings. Overall, the conversation highlights the unique experiences and challenges faced by military spouses raising children with special needs.

Keywords

autism, military spouse, support needs mom, self-care, diagnosis, challenges, parenting, advocacy, educational settings

Takeaways

Being a support needs mom in the military community comes with its own challenges, but there is also a sense of understanding and community among military spouses.

Self-care is crucial for support needs moms, but it can be difficult to prioritize and find time for it.

Receiving an autism diagnosis can be overwhelming, but it is important to give yourself and your child time to grow and develop at their own pace.

Advocating for your child in educational settings is essential, and it's important to remember that it's not personal, but rather about ensuring your child receives the support they need.

The military insurance system can be a valuable resource for covering the costs of therapies and treatments for children with special needs.

Moving frequently as a military family can make it challenging to establish roots and navigate different systems of support in each new location.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:52 The Challenges of Being a Support Needs Mom in the Military Community

08:07 The Importance of Self-Care

11:49 Giving Children Time to Grow and Develop

19:17 Advocating for Your Child in Educational Settings

21:42 The Benefits and Challenges of Military Insurance

25:54 Navigating Support Systems in Different Locations

30:41 Advice for Parents on the Autism Journey

Links

Michelle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathe.in.the.good/?hl=en

Michelle’s Substack: https://breatheinthegood.substack.com/

Katie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieelise_thatsme/?hl=en

Katie’s Email: hello@katieelise.com
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