Episode 057: Becoming a Caregiver with Sarah Pot

<p dir="ltr">Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Sarah …  to today’s episode, Sarah and Brenda have collaborated on several enterprises, and most recently, they collaborated on an advocacy workshop for families at a children's treatment center. They talk today about advocacy, where it comes from, and what really means to be an advocate for them. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Key Takeaways:</p> <p dir="ltr">[4:07] What brought Sarah into the world of advocacy?</p> <p dir="ltr">[7:14] Sarah shares the moment of meeting with parents that have gone through a similar experience to hers.</p> <p dir="ltr">[16:15] Brenda and Sarah connect with others through the lessons learned from their experiences.</p> <p dir="ltr">[18:58] The advocacy work can take longer than you expect.</p> <p dir="ltr">[22:18] Where does advocacy come from?</p> <p dir="ltr">[24:12] Advocacy is about information.</p> <p dir="ltr">[28:37] Sarah shares how the work of advocacy is about finding a way to slowly realize what is in the way for people to change their minds about something.</p> <p dir="ltr">[33:51] Listen to people who live with disabilities!</p> <p dir="ltr">[35:28] Sarah shares what she learned from Disability Advocates: Is this about you or about your child?</p> <p dir="ltr">[39:26] Sarah discusses the importance of networking, consent, awareness, and connection.</p> <p dir="ltr">[44:32] It is ok to be frustrated.</p> <p dir="ltr">[50:33] You are not alone; find your people.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p dir="ltr">To learn more about the work we do at Gluckstein Lawyers, please visit <a href= "https://www.gluckstein.com/">Gluckstein Lawyers</a>.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Learn more about Sarah </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/glucksteinlaw">Gluckstein Lawyers on Twitter</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/glucksteinlawyers/">Gluckstein Lawyers on Facebook</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.insta