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Denial and Loving Well

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Lauren Edmunds speaks candidly about the moment a child receives a diagnosis and the emotional journey that follows for parents and families.
Drawing from her own experience as both a mother and an educator, she explores denial, grief, acceptance and responsibility, and why the weight of a diagnosis should never sit on the child alone.
This episode offers an honest, compassionate look at how early, intentional intervention, accountability and love can set children up to live confidently and authentically with who they are.
17 Dec 2025 English South Africa Education · Self-Improvement

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