Eps. 37
Date: February 3, 2026
When Caregiving Feels Unseen: Finding God’s Presence in Lifelong Special Needs Parenting
Summary: What happens when caregiving lasts far longer than you ever imagined—and no one is applauding?
In this deeply honest episode, Carrie sits down with Beth Benson, a mother whose life has been shaped by infertility, trauma, adoption, autism, and decades of full-time caregiving for a son with a rare chromosome disorder. Together, they talk about the unseen cost of special needs parenting, the grief that accumulates quietly over time, and the moment Beth questioned whether God was truly good.
Beth shares how years of survival led to trauma, how grief can “come out sideways” when it’s ignored, and how God met her in one of the most ordinary—and humbling—moments of caregiving to remind her that changing diapers, reading Dr. Seuss, and loving faithfully is worship.
This episode is for the parent who feels invisible, exhausted, and stuck in a season that won’t end. It’s a reminder that God sees every unseen sacrifice and calls it precious.
Resources:
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This podcast features honest conversations with special needs parents and faith-filled guests. While I deeply value the stories and insights shared, the views and opinions expressed may not always reflect my own. Likewise, anything listed as resources is shared for reference, not necessarily a personal recommendation. I invite you to listen with spiritual discernment and ask the Holy Spirit to guide in what you hold onto and set aside.
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