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Welcome to Specialness, the YouTube channel where love, resilience, and the extraordinary journey of parenting a special needs child take center stage. Hosted by Kim and Jeff Kribs, this heartfelt podcast-turned-video-series invites you into their world as they share their unique story, from adopting their son as a baby to navigating the joys and challenges of raising him into adulthood.

Through candid conversations, touching anecdotes, and moments of humor, Kim and Jeff explore what it means to build a family filled with compassion and strength. Whether you're a parent, a family member, or s

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  • weekly
  • Avg 57 min
  • English

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  • S2 · E4
    Apr 8, 2025 · 59 min

    S2_Ep-4: The Hidden Impact on Siblings of Special Needs Kids - Specialness Pod

    "When you’re raising a child with special needs, the whole family feels it."In this emotional episode of Specialness, Kim and Jeff open up about what it was like raising their younger son, Jackson, alongside his older brother Cason, who has complex special needs.💬 In this episode:✔️ How guilt shaped their parenting decisions✔️ The trauma Jackson experienced from a young age✔️ The survival strategies they used to protect both their boys✔️ Why Jackson grew up walking on eggshells—and how they helped him heal✨ This isn’t just a story about parenting a special needs child—it's a story about how siblings are affected, the guilt parents carry, and the silent burdens families live with behind closed doors.If you're raising a family touched by special needs, this one will hit close to home.#SpecialNeedsParenting #SiblingJourney #Neurodiversity #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyDynamics #ParentingJourney #DisabilityAwareness #SpecialNeedsSiblings #SpecialnessPodcast

  • S2 · E3
    Apr 8, 2025 · 53 min

    S2_Ep-3: We Almost Gave Up… Then Came a God Wink - Specialness Pod

    🎙 Specialness Podcast – Season 2, Episode 3What keeps a marriage alive when life gets unthinkably hard? For Kim and Jeff Kribs, it’s faith. In this deeply personal episode, they open up about how their belief in God has carried them through some of the darkest moments of parenting a child with special needs.From failed adoptions to brutal hospital nights, and even moments where they feared for their safety—this episode is filled with the kind of raw honesty and hope that makes you feel less alone.✨ Hear how their faith was tested… and how, time and again, they experienced what they call “God winks”—unexpected moments of clarity, rescue, and grace.👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or simply someone looking for proof that light can break through the darkness—this episode is for you.#SpecialNeedsParenting #FaithInHardTimes #GodWinks #ParentingJourney #SpecialnessPodcast #ChristianPodcast #MarriageAndFaith #MentalHealthAwareness #AdoptionJourney

  • S2 · E2
    Mar 19, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min

    S2_Ep-2: Raising a Special Needs Child: The Ongoing Grief No One Talks About - Specialness Pod

    "We had dreams for our life, for our child, for our future… then reality hit." In this episode of Specialness, we open up about something every special needs parent feels—but not everyone talks about: grief. Grief for the child you expected, the life you imagined, and the milestones you’ll never experience. 💬 In this episode: ✔️ The moment we realized Cason’s life—and ours—would be different ✔️ How grief shows up in everyday moments, even years later ✔️ The way we’ve learned to process that grief and find joy in our reality Whether you’re in the middle of your own grief or just trying to understand what special needs parenting is really like, this episode is for you. 📺 Watch now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! 👉 Link in bio #SpecialNeeds #SpecialNeedsParenting #GriefJourney #ParentingStruggles #MentalHealthMatters #Neurodiversity #DisabilityAwareness #ParentingJourney #SpecialnessPodcast

  • S2 · E1
    Mar 18, 2025 · 54 min

    S2_Ep-1: 87% of Special Needs Marriages End in Divorce—Here’s Why We Didn’t - Specialness Pod

    "The divorce rate for special needs parents is 87%. Here’s why we’re still standing." Welcome to Season 2 of Specialness! One of the biggest questions we get is: How have you stayed married for 30 years while raising a special needs child? The truth? It hasn’t been easy. The stress, the unknowns, the financial strain—special needs parenting tests a marriage in ways most people will never experience. 💡 In this episode: ✔️ The biggest challenges that nearly broke us ✔️ How we navigated resentment, finances, and emotional burnout ✔️ The mindset shift that kept us from becoming part of the 87% ✨ Whether you’re married, divorced, or just trying to survive, this episode is a real look at what it takes to keep a relationship strong in the face of special needs parenting. 📺 Watch now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! 👉 Link in bio #Marriage #SpecialNeedsParenting #ParentingJourney #MentalHealthMatters #MarriageStruggles #Neurodiversity #FaithAndMarriage

  • S1 · E9
    Feb 21, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    S1_Ep-9: Navigating Special Needs Adulthood: Guardianship, Medical Battles & Hope - Specialness Pod

    "When your special needs child becomes an adult, everything changes—but not in the way you expect." In this episode ofSpecialness, we’re reflecting on the last five years of Cason’s life—from turning 18 to where he is today at 23. Adulthood brought new challenges we never saw coming, from securing guardianship to transitioning into adult medical care. We’re sharing the realities of what happens when the system no longer sees your child as a child—and why the fight never really ends. 💡In this episode: ✔️ The emotional & legal battles of transitioning into adulthood ✔️ The struggle to find proper medical care after aging out of pediatrics ✔️ How we found hope and a new community in the process ✨ This episode is for any parent wondering what happens after 18—because the truth is, it’s just the beginning. 📺 Watch now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! #ParentingJourney #SpecialNeedsParenting #Guardianship #Adulthood #SpecialnessPodcast

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