In this episode, Loryn sits down with Jessica Patay, founder of We Are Brave Together, to talk about what caregiving really looks like behind the scenes. Jessica shares how raising her son with a rare genetic disorder and autism led her to create a community for moms who often feel isolated, overwhelmed, and unseen. They talk about her new book Suddenly Brave Together, the reality of caregiver burnout, and the kind of support families actually need but rarely receive. It is an honest, emotional conversation about grief, resilience, and what it means to find people who truly get it.

https://www.wearebravetogether.org/

Timestamps:

(00:00) School updates

(04:10) Introducing Jessica Patay of We Are Brave Together, Author of Suddenly Brave Together

(09:55) Hearing other stories

(12:35) Grief

(15:00) The sibling experience

(17:30) Building a community of mothers

(19:00) What does it feel like to find a community of mothers?

(20:00) Caregiver burnout

(22:40) Reframing the need for self care

(27:00) What does the world get wrong about this?

(29:00) What have you learned from your son Ryan?

(33:40) Book release: Suddenly Brave Together

(35:45) Special moments with Ryan

(40:10) Best ways to connect with Jessica

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