S2E11 | Navigating Medical Parenthood: Amanda Griffith Atkins on Parenting a Child with a Disability

In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Griffith Atkins, a Marriage and Family Therapist, mother of a child with a disability, and a passionate advocate for parents. Amanda's Instagram platform provides a supportive space for parents of children with disabilities to connect and share their experiences. During our conversation, Amanda opens up about her personal journey into parenthood and her experience raising her first child, Asher, who has Prader-Willi syndrome. We discuss her time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the challenges of raising a child with complex medical needs. Amanda shares insights into the emotional toll of parenting a child with special medical requirements, including the impact on work, relationships, and personal well-being. She discusses coping with difficult emotions like jealousy and grief, as well as managing the uncertainty that comes with such a journey. Throughout the episode, Amanda provides valuable advice and perspective, offering comfort to parents who may be facing similar challenges. Connect with Amanda on Instagram: @amanda.griffith.atkins or visit her website: www.amandagriffithatkins.com. Join us in this episode and please let us know what you think by tagging us @miraclemoonuk when you tune in. Consider leaving us a review, and subscribing so you don’t miss an episode.  If you have been impacted by this episode or have any questions, please contact us on instagram or at [email protected] or www.miraclemoon.co.uk  A huge thank you to Emma at Cover My Bubble for supporting our podcast - you can find out more about all that Cover My Bubble offer at www.covermybubble.co.uk Music: Moments by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com