Supporting the Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health of Parents Written by Melissa Mendez Mark 6:31 “Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, He said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’” Parenting can feel like constant pouring. Meeting needs. Managing emotions. Carrying responsibilities. Showing up even when you feel exhausted yourself. Many parents silently believe that caring for

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you...” Isaiah 43:2 Transitions can feel overwhelming. New schools, therapies, diagnoses, routines, or even uncertain futures. For families with children who have special needs, change often carries extra weight. There are more questions, more unknowns, and sometimes more fear. As a mom of two adult daughters with special needs, we have experienced countless transitions. I clearly remember some of our first ones. My almost 3 y