Episode 11 | Junk Drawer Mamas | What Special Needs Moms REALLY Need in a Friendship & How We Can Be a Good Friend

🎙 Episode 11: What Special Needs Moms REALLY Need in a Friendship & How We Can Be a Good Friend

Friendships can be complicated. Friendship as a special needs mom? Well, that's a whole other level. 🫠

 

This week, Deena & Christna are unpacking one of the heaviest, messiest, most-overlooked junk drawer items: FRIENDSHIPS—what it means to be a good friend, what special needs moms actually need in a friend, and how we can all do better at showing up for each other (without getting caught in the drama and offense trap 🙃).

 

They get real about the challenges of maintaining friendships when juggling therapy appointments, medical issues, and total exhaustion—and we share what we've learned the hard way about extending grace, speaking the truth in love, and actually asking for help.

 

🗝️ Key Takeaways:

🩷 The importance of inviting a special needs mom—even if she can’t always come

💜 Why “just let me know if you need anything” is NOT the best way to support a friend

🩷 The #1 friendship killer: Unspoken expectations

💜 Why "I'll pray for you" is great, but "What do you need?" is even better

🩷 How to break free from the spirit of offense and build God-breathed friendships 👯

 

👂 Listen now for a dose of encouragement, honesty, and a whole lot of “been there, done that” wisdom.

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