Episode 5: Swipe Right, then what?

Single moms talk dating and how to navigate a relationship when you have a child with medical complexity. In this episode of Rarely Familiar, Jen, along with her co-hosts, Tram and Haley, discuss the challenges of dating while raising children with medical complexities.  They introduce guests Emily and Jill, both mothers of children with disabilities, who share their personal experiences and insights. The conversation delves into the struggles and considerations of balancing personal relationships with their demanding caregiving responsibilities. They share insights on the delicate process of disclosing your child’s disability early in dating, maintaining high standards in relationships, and the challenges of finding time to even date when full time caregiving demands so much of their time and energy. Emily shares her recent success in finding a supportive partner after years of being single, while Jill speaks about her continuous search and high standards in the ever challenging swipe left swipe right culture. The episode highlights the importance of supportive communities and the resilience required to manage both romantic and parental responsibilities.

Special thanks to:

⁠⁠Eli Brunelle⁠⁠⁠ for Intro and outro Music "New Love" and

Todd Piper Hauswirth at⁠ ⁠All-Good⁠⁠ for logo and brand identity