Special Needs Motherhood: Trusting God, Letting Go of Fear & Becoming Your Child’s Advocate
In this deeply personal episode of Discovering Home, Karla Monterrosa shares her journey into special needs motherhood and the powerful lessons she’s learned about faith, advocacy, and being fully present.
From the early days of becoming a mom to navigating developmental delays, therapies, and ultimately transitioning from a full-time career to a more intentional life at home, Karla opens her heart to encourage moms walking a similar path.
If you are raising a child with special needs—or love someone who is—this episode will remind you that God chose you for this calling on purpose and has uniquely equipped you for it.
Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
- How to trust God when your child’s journey looks different than expected
- What it means to advocate for your child with confidence and grace
- Why slowing down can transform your child’s growth and your connection
- Encouragement for releasing guilt, fear, and “what if” questions
- A powerful biblical reminder from John 9 about God’s purpose in every life
Whether you are in the early stages of diagnosis or years into your journey, this episode will strengthen your faith and remind you—you are not alone.
✨ You were chosen for your child.
✨ And, God is with you in every step.
RESOURCES (mentioned in this episode):
#06 Our Homeschool Story: Why We Left Traditional School for Faith-Centered Learning at Home
Homeschooling with Special Needs
And if you’re wondering whether God may be calling you into a new season, take my short quiz (linked below). You’ll receive my free guide: Start Your Journey Home—with reflection prompts and practical next steps.
🎧 QUIZ : Start Your Journey Home
Support the show:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498555/support
Shop gifts for moms at my online store:
www.karlabmonterrosa.com/store
Interested in 1:1 Coaching, click here to learn more:
www.karlabmonterrosa.com/work-with-me
💌 Stay Encouraged
Join my email list for updates and encouragement directly to your inbox: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/subscribe
Do you have a question or comment for me?
I’d love to hear from you. Email me at: hello@karlabmonterrosa.com
For speaking events, interview inquiries, or collaboration, email:
www.karlabmonterrosa.com/speaking
Keywords
special needs mom, encouragement for special needs parents, being special needs mom, stay at home mom special needs child, homeschooling children with special needs, advocate for child with special needs, blind from birth meaning, God chose me to be your mom, special needs support, spiritual encouragement
