Man Up: Parenting a Child Born with a Rare Genetic Syndrome

FOR MORE INFORMATION: The 5P- Society (Cri du Chat) https://fivepminus.org/ Cri du Chat Society Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/CriDuChatSociety National Organization for Rare Disorders https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/cri-du-chat-syndrome NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: You are welcome you to share the wisdom from this episode. Please be sure to credit: “Ep. 5, Damas Manderson, Courtesy of Wisdom Shared Podcast with Carole Blueweiss.” 22:30 “When you’re hurt, you hurt others” 30:59 “If empathy was the first point of reference for people, that would go a long way” 39:07 - “A handful of special needs parents can fall into the category of where the normal children become caregivers whether they want it or not.” 44:00: “What does it cost me? It’s only cost me money. What have I gained? A loving wholesome family, with a value that we will carry forever. My family is my legacy.” 50:00 “There’s not an instruction book for how to be an effective special needs mother and father or husband and wife.” 51: “Kindness doesn’t mean weakness. Kindness means strength.” EDITOR’S NOTE: Damas and Dina Manderson intend to start a foundation for their daughter, Kennedy Rose. These episode notes will be updated to include foundation information when it is available. (1/9/2021) Find and Follow Carole and Wisdom Shared: https://www.caroleblueweiss.com/ Subscribe to YouTube channel Follow and send a message on Facebook Follow and send a message on LinkedIn Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Follow on Threads The Wisdom Shared Team Audio Engineering by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works Co-Producer and Marketing Coordinator: Kayla Nelson Production Assistant: Becki Leigh