The Brutal Reality of Raising a Child With Severe Autism w/ Kate Swenson

What happens when the future you imagined for your child starts to look completely different?

Kate Swenson, creator of Finding Cooper’s Voice, joins us for an incredibly honest conversation about autism, motherhood, caregiving, acceptance, and the complicated emotions parents are often afraid to say out loud.

Plus, Kate shares the story behind Finding Cooper’s Voice, her advocacy work, her upcoming book, and why caregivers need community and support just as much as the people they care for.

00:00 “God, You Picked the Wrong Person”
01:19 Meet Kate Swenson of Finding Cooper’s Voice
03:21 How Autism Changed Kate’s Life
09:56 The Unexpected Story Behind Kate’s First Book
11:03 Kate’s New Autism Guide for Families
20:09 The Reality of Planning for an Autistic Child’s Future
21:43 Why Honest Autism Moms Get Called “Negative”
22:53 Two Things Can Be True About Autism
27:31 Parenting vs. Caregiving: What’s the Difference?
38:52 When Younger Siblings Begin to Pass Them
40:59 Grieving the Life You Imagined for Your Child
41:55 Kate Swenson Opens Up About Her Lowest Point
44:08 Learning to Accept the Future You Can’t Control
51:51 Why Caregivers Have to Put the Torch Down Sometimes
52:32 Finding Community Through the More Than Project

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