E12 - Special Needs and Mom Guilt w/ Heather Avis

Heather Avis, a mother of three, and an advocate for shifting the narrative around disabilities. In her work, Heather inspires and encourages us to reconsider our assumptions when it comes to the entire spectrum of ability.
 
SHOW NOTES 

Go to www.mops.org for more information about MOPS, International. 

Guest: Heather Avis Follow Heather on social:
www.heatheravis.com
Instagram: @theluckyfewofficial
Facebook: @theluckyfewofficial 

Heather's books:
Different: A Great Thing to Be by Heather Avis, releases June 29 and is available now for pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Different-Great-Thing-Heather-Avis/dp/0593232658/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3CPKN90R63JP7&dchild=1&keywords=different+a+great+thing+to+be&qid=1623342414&sprefix=different+a+great+th%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-2  

Scoot Over and Make Some Room 

The Lucky Few 

Resources mentioned:
Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion by Lamar Hardwick 

"Beyond Measure" participant guide: https://store.mops.org/products/beyond-measures-participant-guide?_pos=7&_sid=054400d25&_ss=r 

Directions for finding a "Beyond Measure" group online 

www.thisisdownsyndrom.com  

Additional resources: 

"Please Don't Call Me a Saint for Adopting a Child with Disabilities" by Crystal Kupper 

https://www.scarymommy.com/adopting-child-with-disabilities/