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Finding Joy in the Journey as the Mom of an Amputee with Rosalie Mastaler

September 24, 2020 • Kara Ryska • Episode 5

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005- In this episode, I talk with Rosalie Mastaler. She’s a mother to three boys living in Texas. She tells their story of how a traumatic dog bite accident turned into her son losing his leg and eventually hearing loss. This sudden tragedy turned their lives towards their faith and a new road, together.

Rosalie shares about how it feels to change the way you actually parent when you have a child who’s been through so many changes himself. She explains how she leans heavily on things like reading, her faith, and even writing a memoir dedicated to her son.

Rosalie also lends advice for other moms (and their children) about leaning into your emotions and adjusting your expectations. Those messy emotions are there for a reason!

Connect with Rosalie:
IG: https://instagram.com/mastalerpartyof5
Website: https://rosaliemastaler.com/

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