The Other Side of Special, Sara Clime
The Other Side of Special, Sara Clime
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The Other Side of Special
Navigating the Messy, Emotional, Joy-Filled Life of a Special Needs Mom

Author: Sara Clime, Carrie M. Holt, Amy J. Brown

Narrator: Rosemary Benson

Unabridged: 6 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/09/2023


Synopsis

Find Hope, Joy, and Community as a Special Needs Mom

For the special needs mom who yearns for community and support on what can be a lonely road, The Other Side of Special reminds you that you are not alone, your best is good enough, and even on the hard days, there are blessings to be had.

As you pour your energy and resources into raising a special child, it's easy to struggle with feelings of isolation, competition, guilt, and overwhelm. Here's the encouragement and practical help to navigate the emotional reality of your situation.

In The Other Side of Special, three mothers raising children with physical, medical, mental, and emotional special needs have joined forces and pooled their experience and expertise to provide such a resource. They take a deep dive into the most common emotions felt by special needs moms. They acknowledge the hard things as those who have been there. They celebrate the unique joys of being a special needs mom. And they offer encouragement for the journey, remaining realistic about the challenges special needs moms will continue to face.

About Sara Clime

Sara Clime is cofounder and codirector of one of the first special needs ministries in mid-Missouri. She is also cohost of the Take Heart Special Moms podcast.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Amanda (BookLoverAmanda) on May 04, 2023

Reading this book has been so timely in my journey as a special needs mom. To say I needed this book at such a time in my life is an understatement. I have felt so many of the feelings these lovely mothers have explained in such beautiful ways. They are relatable moms, all sharing a common ground no......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie L. Brua on May 04, 2023

As a friend of many who are bravely mothering their children with special needs, this book is blessing to not only their hearts, but mine as well! One of the quotes (there are many) that have stood out to me is this one: "Life is uncertain. Life is messy, and it doesn't always make sense. What may n......more

Goodreads review by Marinda on November 12, 2024

Right on time!! So, so relatable and like a few friends saying "we get it!" right to your heart.......more

Goodreads review by Lynne on May 24, 2023

The three authors of The Other Side of Special have done a wonderful thing. They present a dozen painful emotions often experienced by parents of special needs kids, and they discuss ways those emotions can be healed and transformed into life-giving patterns of life – with the full acknowledgement t......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on May 08, 2023

The Other Side of Special is a beautiful book that embraces the side of raising a special needs child that often gets unnoticed…the mom’s/family’s side. Really this books isn’t simply JUST for the mom of a special needs child but it is beneficial for anyone who loves someone who is raising a special......more