Special Needs Diaries
Welcome to Special Needs Diaries.
Previously called How We... Special Needs, this podcast aims to open conversations around the world of Special Needs and how it transforms people, carers, families and communities.
I’m Minie Minarelli, an Italian special needs mum living in Sydney, sharing my personal diary as I walk alongside my daughter’s journey with Kabuki Syndrome. But this podcast isn’t just about us - it’s about us.
Through heartfelt stories, sometimes interviews with other special needs parents, and honest conversations, we’ll explore the challenges, victories, and emotions that come with raising extraordinary children. Together, we’ll share the tears, the laughter, and the questions we might be too afraid to ask.
Whether you’re part of the special needs community or simply curious about this roller coaster called life, you’re welcome here. This podcast offers a raw, relatable, and unconventional window into the world of disabilities, genetic conditions, and medical families.
I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback along the way. So feel free to reach out to me on social media at My kabuki Girl, or on the website www.mykabukigirl.com
Let’s celebrate the love, strength, and stories that make this journey unforgettable. 💚
Special Needs Diaries
BONUS Storytime: My mum is with me
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When our therapy centre unexpectedly increased their charges, I was overwhelmed, frustrated, and at a crossroads. But on a tearful drive to yet another therapy session, an unexpected moment changed everything—a sign from my mum, through the beautiful notes of The Blue Danube.
Do you have a beloved one who is not with you anymore, and yet is still "with you" all the time? Let me know in the comments!
👉 Next Episode Teaser: The nurse I hated on Christmas Day.
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▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/special-needs-diaries/id1782035233
▶️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zp384wlxzIZyYAEEEqZlh
⚠️ CONTENT WARNING
This episode may contain discussions of [medical challenges/grief/diagnosis/mental health]. Please listen with care if these topics are sensitive for you.
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🌐 Website: https://www.mykabukigirl.com
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