Hi everyone,
This week on Wine with Wita, I sat down with someone whose heart speaks louder than his fists: retired international heavyweight boxer, Junior Fa.
You might know him from the ring, but in this conversation, you’ll get to know him as a father, a fierce autism advocate, and someone who chose to walk away from professional boxing to align with something much deeper: his purpose.
Junior is a proud dad of three, including his son Ezra who is autistic.
In this honest chat, we speak about what it’s really like to raise a child with additional needs, the emotions, the advocacy, the cultural barriers, and the joy of seeing your child for exactly who they are.
He opens up about:
🥊 Retiring from boxing when it no longer aligned with his values
🥊 The moment Ezra was diagnosed and how it changed everything
🥊 Why he wears AUTISM on the back of his boxing shorts
🥊 What he wishes more dads (and families) understood about this journey
🥊 And the importance of letting go of who you thought your child would be, to embrace who they are
Junior’s story will move you. Not just because of what he’s achieved in the ring, but because of how he shows up outside of it: with humility, honesty, and love.
Follow Junior on Instagram: @juniorfaboxer
If this episode touched your heart, please share it with another parent, carer or educator who needs to hear that they’re not alone.
With love, Rita x
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This episode was proudly sponsored Tambakis Physiotherapy, because parents deserve support too.
When you're raising a child with physical or developmental challenges having the right people around you makes all the difference.
Tambakis offers expert, family centred physiotherapy and exercise physiology in Sydney's South-West, helping you feel less alone and more supported on the journey.
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Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provide information. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy. You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about your child's communication and/development
