Born at 24 Weeks…

About this episode

This episode shares the inspiring story of Joshua, who was born at 24 weeks and overcame significant challenges to communicate and express himself.

This episode will stay with you. Born at just 24 weeks, Joshua was given only a small chance of survival. He spent 6 months in hospital, faced multiple diagnoses, and struggled to communicate for years… But today? He’s speaking, expressing himself, and sharing his story. In this powerful conversation, we talk about: - The reality of premature birth - Living with cerebral palsy and autism - The emotional journey of parenting a child with additional needs - Finding strength in the hardest moments - And the breakthrough moment every parent dreams of This is a story of resilience, love, and never giving up. 🎧 If this episode moved you, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations. Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #podcastreel #realstories #supportmatters #turnersyndrome #parentingjourney #realstories #podcastclips #emotionalstory Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Guest: Joshua

Topics covered

• premature birth
• cerebral palsy
• autism
• parenting
• resilience
• emotional journey

Keywords

• premature birth
• cerebral palsy
• autism
• parenting
• resilience
• emotional journey
• communication
• survival
• breakthrough moment

Sponsors

B and W

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LaunchPod Studios, Simplecast, AdsWizz

Places: UK

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