"I've learned so much in this whole process. It's like you have a depth inside of you that resurrects as an advocate and high alert, and it lives inside of you when you need it." -Aspen, Willa's Mom In this episode of Child Life On Call, host Katie Taylor and guest...
Episode 69 | Liza’s Story – A daughter with Lyme Disease
Podcast Show Notes
“I don’t think I would have ever done the work on myself had it not been for my daughter’s struggle.”
Katie, Certified Child Life Specialist talks with Liza Blas from Very Happy Stories.
We talk about:
+How Liza found her purpose and began her own healing journey
+Liza believes her daughter’s highly sensitive characteristics played into her chronic health issues
+Resources to help other parents going through experiences like theirs
Resources recommended in this episode for hospitalized families facing chronic health issues: Epidemic answers
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