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But what if amid that swirling chaos, a fellow parent who had walked this path showed up simply to listen and say, \u201cMe too – you are not alone\u201d?<\/p>\n

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When a family receives the earth-shattering news that their child has an intellectual or developmental disability, the whirlwind of emotions can feel devastating. In the span of a few minutes, dreams shatter while questions and fears multiply rapidly. An experience that was supposed to be filled with joy and anticipation pivots sharply to confusion and grief. <\/p>\n

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