#120: Grace in Parenting: Raising children with special needs with Juli Henderson

When raising a special needs child, what practical ways will help you get through the day? How can you strengthen your marriage? What do you do when you cannot reconcile your good God allowing your child to suffer?

We’re in our Grace in Parenting series, and we’re talking all about raising special needs children with special needs advocate speaker, and writer Juli Henderson.

In our conversation, Juli shares:

one simple, small way to build community,
three ways to effectively advocate for your child
the importance of speaking life-giving words in the face of a hard diagnosis.
and for those who aren’t raising special needs children, how to be a good friend and raise inclusive kids.

Key Quotes

“I don’t think we give people permission to actually mourn the things along the pathway.” – Special needs advocate, speaker, and writer Juli Henderson
“You can accept the things that are happening and receive them as a gift.” – Special needs advocate, speaker, and writer Juli Henderson
“If you’ll allow your friends to just see a part of your heart, they’ll want to see all of it, and they’ll want to be there for you.” – Special needs advocate, speaker, and writer Juli Henderson
“There are valleys that can just take the wind from you, but God didn’t go anywhere.” – Special needs advocate, speaker, and writer Juli Henderson
“Allow yourself the freedom to not understand.” – Special needs advocate, speaker, and writer Juli Henderson
“Your thoughts may grip your heart so tightly that you think you really are alone, but it’s a lie. Don’t believe it.” – Special needs advocate, speaker, and writer Juli Henderson
“Trust just one person, and tell them what you’re really going through.” – Special needs advocate, speaker, and writer Juli Henderson

Mentioned in the Podcast

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This Boy We Made by Taylor Harris
The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids by Elaine Taylor-Klaus
Juli’s Breathe Candle

About Juli Henderson

Juli Henderson is the founder of In Our Arms Blog. A respected advocate and longstanding nonprofit board member serving those living with disabilities, Juli founded a private Facebook group in 2021 where individuals, families, and caregivers share resources and find support.

As the mother of a special needs child, she knows personally the need and value of such assets.