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  <title>3. Special Parenting in a Not So Understanding World</title>
  <description>Today my guest will share about what special need parenting has been like - the unknowns, the waiting, the process and how her hope in Jesus has helped her find joy and fulfillment in the journey. Having a special child impacts your marriage, other children and need for community. I am thrilled to have Melanie Gomez on today! &amp;amp;nbsp; Interview:  I am thrilled to have Melanie with us today (0:50) Tell us a little about yourself (1:52) At what point did you know about your son’s diagnosis? (2:52) Was this time isolating? Did you have anyone in your life who had a child with special needs? (7:37) Nick is now 20. What did the growing up years look like? (11:34) Tough conversations are ones we need to be having at home and not relying on others to have with our children. It feels like this is a missing link (17:27) How has having a special needs child impacted your marriage? (20:28) You mentioned the Enneagram - what is your number and your husband’s number? (24:23) Would you share what your ministry looks like? (25:43) Tell us more about Redefine Special (29:21) Where can people find more about your devotional? (31:52) We are Christian mommas. Is there anybody in scripture you’ve found yourself most relating to? (33:39)  &amp;amp;nbsp; RESOURCES:  Bundle of Joy Redefine Special Redefine Special Facebook &amp;amp;nbsp; Find me on&amp;amp;nbsp;Instagram&amp;amp;nbsp;and&amp;amp;nbsp;Facebook! </description>
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