Welcome back to Unfiltered Resilience.
Today’s episode is deeply personal — and yet, it’s one that many families will recognise. We’re talking about diagnosis day — that pivotal moment when a label is given, and everything you thought you knew about the future suddenly shifts.
This episode was inspired by a classroom story from a parent — and by my own mother’s experience when she first learned about my disability. Through her voice, I discovered feelings and details I had never known before — the sadness, the guilt, the fierce love that carried us through.
We’ll talk about:
What families really go through on diagnosis day
How hope and uncertainty can coexist
The quiet strength of parents learning to adapt
Why “never” is a word that deserves to be challenged
And the beauty of seeing life not as a detour, but a different destination
Whether you’re a parent, a child, or simply someone learning to live in a changed world, this episode is about finding grace and resilience in unexpected places — and remembering that a diagnosis is not an ending, but a beginning.
If you have questions, thoughts, or topic suggestions for future episodes, I’d love to hear from you. Email me at unfilteredresiliencepodcast@gmail.com or connect on Instagram at @unfilteredresiliencepodcast.
Until next time, this is Unfiltered Resilience — where every story reminds us that difference isn’t a limitation, it’s another way of being whole.