"I just wanted to be a mom. I always wanted to be a mom." Mom Lisa's journey to motherhood was definitely an interesting one! Be sure to tune in! In this episode, we talk about: Life with 3 kids with various diagnoses &amp; needs: Down Syndrome, ODD, ASDAfter infertility, the gift of motherhood in fostering and adoptionHow she helped others in her church community with fostering and adoptionHow she got her "Post-It Note Baby" - yes, really.Why Lisa believes in keeping the biological family in...

Ep. 213 Mom Jen on Becoming Empowered to Learn How to Advocate For Her Gifted Child - How She Fought For Services and Won (the Second Time)

Raising an out-of-the-box kid can feel isolating. You wonder, Am I crazy? What am I doing wrong? The doubt, guilt, and exhaustion are overwhelming—and finding another mom who truly gets it feels impossible. That’s why the On The Hard Days podcast exists. Host Megan Champion knows the struggle firsthand and is on a mission to bring connection and support to moms raising neurodivergent kids. Each week, a brave mom shares her raw, honest story so you can feel seen, heard, and validated. Whether your child has a diagnosis or not, if you feel alone in your motherhood, this podcast is for you. Subscribe now and follow Megan on Instagram @on.the.hard.days for daily encouragement &amp; info about her community resource, Mothers Together —DMs are always open!&nbsp;