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Beauty From Ashes

Simply Elle

Beauty from Ashes welcomes you. Through Elle's own journey as a parent with a special needs child from the struggles through the diagnostic process, moving across the country for specialists, juggling the school systems, and using her skills and knowledge to advocate for her child, as well as other parents along their journeys. This Podcast is intended to inform, provide an open forum for parents and family members on their own journeys with special needs, and to let you know that you're not alone. We want to encourage and support you and help you find the Beauty and Hope in your own journey. We also hope to bring awareness and education to those who can affect change in our communities. Cover art photo provided by Chris Rhoads on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@cwrhoads Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Beautyfromashes/support

When the system fails...

What do you do when your kiddo's services aren't working and you're just stick in the same cycle... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Beautyfromashes/support

Jul 19, 2019

29 min

Raise Them Up

The Bible says to Raise Them up in the Way they should go. Unfortunately, there is no true users manual that comes with our kiddos and when they have other challenges. It can be to difficult finding the supports that THEY need... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Beautyfromashes/support

Jul 1, 2019

26 min

Pushing through the Process

Sometimes the different evaluations and diagnostic processes we have to go through can be a struggle and a challenge...How do you push through? Sometimes it can be so overwhelming? Sometimes we don't even know where to begin? Where do we go from here? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Beautyfromashes/support

Jun 7, 2019

29 min

It's Not Supposed To Be This Way...

I'm reading the book, "It's not supposed to be this way" by Lysa Terkeurst. Everyone we encounter in life has had a moment like this at some point. Some of us, we've experienced blinding pain physically and/or emotionally. As a parent with a special needs child, I remember that I received my child's diagnosis that felt like a punch in the gut, but in this episode I share with you my story that reached a turning point in my life during this journey of parenting. If you would like to share your story feel free to email me at [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Beautyfromashes/support

May 13, 2019

42 min

The Grass is Always Greener...

Sometimes the grass may seem "greener" somewhere else. How do you determine the best option for you family? No matter how hard you try, you'll likely never get a full picture and maybe that pasture will just be a season or a new home. Only you can evaluate those options... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Beautyfromashes/support

May 7, 2019

31 min

Educate Yourself to Help Those You Love

It can be overwhelming to navigate the doctors and specialists for your special person. Navigating the different systems can be even more daunting, but help exists!! I'll help you get started from here... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Beautyfromashes/support

Apr 19, 2019

30 min

The Prefection Problem

The problem of perfection can lead to heavy expectations for those we love but how do we find a balance and when is perfection not a problem? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Beautyfromashes/support

Apr 14, 2019

28 min

You first!

Just like on an airplane you have to put your air mask on first before you can help anyone else because you can't help anyone else if you can't breathe. The same goes for caring for your loved ones. You need to prioritize yourself in order to care for your family properly... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Beautyfromashes/support

Apr 11, 2019

23 min

Listen to your Instincts

As a caregiver, you know your child or family member better than anyone else. Your instincts matter. You are strong enough to make educated decisions for your family! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Beautyfromashes/support

Apr 3, 2019

31 min

The Beginning

Welcome to Beauty from Ashes. Elle introduces herself and gives a breif description of the diagnostic challenges her family faced. Through her struggles, Elle hopes to bring hope and help to other families struggling through their journeys with special needs family members. Please feel free to email Elle questions or comments at [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Beautyfromashes/support

Mar 28, 2019

1 hr