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In this episode, I share laughs, silliness, and wise insights from my friend, Jon Almada. Jon was born with multiple issues, including brain damage-induced Aphasia, the inability to understand or express speech. Jon's mother would not give up on him, and aided by his grandfather, a renowned neurologist, he overcame much of his disabilities. Jon has insights that can inspire and help other parents fighting against the system fo...
Hear what a man raising an Autistic child as a single dad, had to endure. A kind and gentle man, who when he found himself homeless, fiercely loved and protected his special son against all odds.
I had the great pleasure of interviewing Adam Murphy from the UK, who was a single dad raising Ryan, his Autistic son. He is now a husband and father of 3. Dads should all take the time to listen to what Adam says about bein...
Interview with Author of, "Eddy Finds a Family"
Debby Wells with Sarah McGeough
Please listen in on Sarah McGeough and me as we talk about her very personal journey to have a baby. After losing her ability to have a child, waiting to adopt, the arrival of their adopted baby son. Sarah openly discusses the feelings and issues she and her husband dealt with while waiting for the adoption to be final and the cha...
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The Imagination, what a gift to those who cannot walk, see or have grown too old to play. To fly, travel, find treasure and adventure without leaving your bed...
Should those who cannot have a life outside the confines of their room be encouraged to actively dream and be somewhere else in order to live? Why not.
Debby Wells talks about the gift of our imagination
What if schools could use their resources to set educational goals that would nurture gifts, then give students the environment to use them? Would regular ed and out-of-the-box kids be able to grow up and do amazing things? The answer has almost always been yes.
Oh, man... What kind of world would we have if teachers were trained and free to find the unique talents and potentials displayed in a child's behavior?
What expertise does she have to write, especially about how to boost your health immune system? Experience is her expertise. When she was diagnosed with two incurable auto immune illnesses (secondary progressive MS and hospholipase syndrome.) she wanted to live her life in the nicest possible way.
To know what to do I did lots of research. Of the research she kept notes as well as how she ...
For over two decades, Reyna practiced law mostly as a criminal appellate attorney in a public defender's office, then started a second career at 50. Reyna has now published 3 novels! Today we talk about her book, “My Name is Layla” a short fiction for tweens and teens dealing with dyslexia, learning differences, and challenge of growing up.
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April 10, 2021
Debby Wells
Season 2, Episode 7
Lisa Jones is a single mom of three children with special needs. Despite all that life has thrown at their family, they succeed in life and keep a positive attitude.
Lisa is always ready to advocate for her children or support them in all they want to do, as a single mom with spunk and courage.
Lisa serves on the board of a mental health non-prof...
Today my story was inspired by an elderly man with a broad, genuine smile and a wave that made me, the recipient, feel genuinely remarkable.
Some people come into your life and make a positive impact, but you may have never spoken a word to them. Maybe it's the twinkle in their eyes when they smile at you, the opening of a door for you, the offer of a place in the front of them in line if you have fewer items than t...
Ryan Lundy, an amazing 30-Something man from Pennsylvania, shares his heart-warming and inspiring story. Ryan grew up with Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities (NVLD) and overcame the odds with his parents' unwavering love and support. Ryan's desire to have a full life now has him moving away from home, beginning a new job, making new friends, and he hopes one day to find the love of his life.
Ryan Lundy: LinkedIn
"Whatever good or bad fortune may come our way, we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value." Where can you start?
"......Then with tears in their eyes and holding hands, they told the girls the rest of the story.
You see, they said, we have no money, and the utility company will shut off all our power. We love you girls so much that we did not want to be sad and stressed through th...
We all experience Sorrow, but we need to make sure we dont bathe in it, or allow it to pull us under. Joy comes in the morning. Debby Wells, with Special Family Connection, pours our her heart and shares deep feelings about what many of us are experiencing, now more than ever... Sorrow.
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The First in a continuing series of "Me on My Mic" Talks.
"Get Your Butt Out Of Your Rut" is my first episode and I use some strong language (For me anyway) because I have been in those ruts so many times myself. It is a horrible place to be when you have hopes and dreams, but they require you to do something.
Have you trained your mind to think that you cannot get out if a rut you have been stuck in?? Are yo...
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