177. Happiness IS Down Syndrome (ft. Misty Snyder)

Many of us parents felt a confusing mix of fear, worry, and maybe even a little bit of grief when we received our child’s DS diagnosis. Maybe you felt those things too? We can easily lose the joy of having the baby to the fear of receiving the diagnosis. Today we’re here to tell you that there is SO much happiness on the other side of the diagnosis. And who better to chat about that than our friend, Misty Snyder, the creator of @happinessisdownsyndrome on Instagram! She’s a mama of two, including Jed, her son with DS. For the last couple of years, she’s been walking new parents through their diagnosis experience. And if that’s you, please know that the way you’re feeling now is not how you will feel forever. No matter the stage of parenthood you’re in, we hope you join us for this chat about finding community, Misty’s advocacy journey, and what new parents need to know.

 
 

SHOW NOTES

Follow Misty on social media at @happinessisdownsyndrome & her personal account, @mistycoysnyder

Watch the original Happiness Is Down Syndrome video that Misty created here.

Join Misty every Monday night at 9pm EST on the circles app for a FREE and anonymous opportunity to chat and ask questions. Click HERE then tap VOICES, Parenting Challenges and Happiness is Down syndrome.

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