67. Finding Your "Village" as a Parent of a Child with Special Needs with Charlie Beswick
Description
In this episode of the Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn joins Charlie Beswick (@ouralteredlife), a mom to two twin boys, author, founder of SEND Gin & Cheese CIC, founder of the More Than a Face charity, AND teacher!
She shares her unfiltered and heartfelt personal journey with her twin boys, Oliver and Harry. Harry was born with a rare craniofacial condition and later diagnosed with autism, while Oliver is undiagnosed autistic and dyslexic. Charlie discusses the challenges she faced, including personal grief and building a support system, and how she eventually founded S.E.N.D Gin and Cheese CIC to support other parents of children with special needs.
Charlie offers valuable advice on finding your "village" and emphasizes the importance of maternal mental health. Tune in for an honest and inspiring conversation about perseverance, community, and the unique journey of raising children with special needs.
Episode Resources:
- Follow Charlie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouralteredlife/
- Find Charlie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ouralteredlife/
- Learn more about Charlie, her family & the resources she provides: www.ouralteredlife.com
- Download Charlie's Free E-Book: https://www.subscribepage.com/selfcareforbusymums
- Read Chapter 1 of her book, Our Altered Life for free: https://www.subscribepage.com/ouralteredlifechapterone
- Download Charlie's Free E-book "Worrier to Warrior": https://www.subscribepage.com/worriertowarrier
- Learn more about S.E.N.D Gin & Cheese: https://sendginandcheese.org/
- Learn more about Charlie's More than a Face Charity: https://morethanaface.co.uk/