In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Brian speaks with Michelle Michelle Choairy—a medical sales professional turned special needs advocate—about the emotional journey of raising a child with a rare genetic condition. Michelle shares her son’s diagnosis story, how it shifted her perspective on parenting, and the THRIVE framework she now uses to support other families raising complex kids.

They discuss the hard truths of grief, letting go of expectations, and the beauty of finding a community that truly gets it. If you’re parenting a neurodivergent child—or know someone who is—this conversation offers validation, encouragement, and actionable hope.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Michelle moved from guilt to acceptance after her son’s diagnosis

• The power of community when parenting neurodivergent children

• Why comparison is the thief of joy—and how to stop doing it

• How Michelle created the THRIVE framework to help other families breathe again

• Why grieving expectations is a necessary part of healing

• How advocacy helped Michelle find compassion and renewed purpose

Key Quotes:

“It was a single letter change in his DNA. That clarity lifted years of guilt.”
“Comparison keeps you stuck. Acceptance sets you free.”
“Community is when someone pours wine, handles the meltdown, and keeps the conversation going.”

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