Listen "Showing Up Online, Showing Up at Home: Tanasha Jackson"
Episode Synopsis
Host Karla Chinen speaks with Tanasha Jackson, a mother of a young autistic daughter, about diagnosis, grief, cultural barriers, and the emotional work of caregiving. Tanisha shares how she found relief, the challenges of navigating schools and services, and the importance of intuition and advocacy.
They also discuss Tanisha's move into social media to uplift families, building supportive communities, and practical struggles around work-life balance. A hopeful episode for parents seeking connection, resources, and encouragement.
They also discuss Tanisha's move into social media to uplift families, building supportive communities, and practical struggles around work-life balance. A hopeful episode for parents seeking connection, resources, and encouragement.
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