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The Long Road
Sharing stories of parents who have a young person who has experienced a life changing trauma in Australia.
Hosted by Lisa McKelvey.
The Long Road
14. When the Road is Rare: Molly Bell on Parenting Through Uncertainty
The Long Road - Episode 14
Guest - Molly Bell
Hosted by - Lisa McKelvey
In this episode, Molly Bell — a pharmacist, wife, and mother of two from Toowoomba, QLD chats about her family’s journey. Molly and Nathans youngest son, Alfie, was diagnosed with an extremely rare neuro deficiency disorder (PPP2R1A), which affects his gross motor skills and causes moderate intellectual disability.
Molly shares some of the challenges she has faced, of raising a child with additional needs, the uphill battle for services, education, support, and understanding in a system not built for rare.
Show Notes:
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