BONUS E47: Faith Fuel: Defying Expectations – My Journey Beyond Community College

Hey Hannah: Lessons of Love, Loss, and Parenthood

Feb 29, 2024•24 min•Ep. 47

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Summary

Michelle Steiner shares her testimony of living with a learning disability and how it has shaped her life. She discusses her diagnosis in kindergarten and the challenges she faced in school. Despite being told she couldn't handle college, Michelle pursued higher education with the support of her family and disability services. She shares her journey of finding the right job and how she uses her disability to help others. Michelle also talks about the healing power of writing and photography. She encourages people with disabilities to pursue their dreams and trust in God's plan.

Takeaways

Having a disability can be a significant part of one's testimony and journey with God.
Support from family, friends, and disability services can make a difference in overcoming challenges in education.
Positive words and encouragement are important for individuals with disabilities.
Writing and photography can be healing and empowering for people with disabilities.
People with disabilities should pursue their dreams and trust in God's plan for their lives.

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Testimony

02:15Diagnosis and School Experience

04:06Overcoming Challenges in Education

07:00Transition to College

08:27Finding the Right Job

09:54Using Disability to Help Others

10:54Writing and Photography as Healing

12:19Encouragement and Positive Words

13:49Remaining Positive and Moving Forward

16:13Encouragement for People with Disabilities

17:06Conclusion