036: Deployment, Down Syndrome, and Talking about Differences with Cassy Chesser




Diapers and Disciples show

Summary: <p>Cassy shares her experiences as a writer, Marine Corps wife, pro-life advocate, and mother to 5 children (under the age of 8) including her son with Down Syndrome.</p><p><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p><p>-Deployments and support.</p><p>-Cassy's work with Jacksonville Moms Blog and Live Action.</p><p>-Her experience finding out her son had Down Syndrome.</p><p>-Ableism and challenges Cassy and her son have faced in our culture.</p><p>-What to say to your kids when they ask about a kid who is different from them.</p><p><strong>What Cassy is Loving:</strong></p><p>-Reading &amp; The Library</p><p><strong>Cassy's Mom Hack:</strong></p><p>-Learn to love the chaos.</p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.jaxmomsblog.com/" target="_blank">Jacksonville Moms Blog</a></p><p><a href="https://www.liveaction.org/" target="_blank">Live Action</a></p><p><a href="http://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/" target="_blank">The Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/diapers-and-disciples/id1273747729?mt=2&amp;ls=1" target="_blank"><strong>LEAVE A REVIEW OR SUBSCRIBE TO DIAPERS AND DISCIPLES</strong></a></p><br><hr><p style="color:grey;font-size:0.75em;"> See <a style="color:grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>