A Mother's Sacrifice: How Dr. Clinkscale's Mom Helped Him Overcome His Learning Disability
n this week's inspirational episode of the Hey Dummy: A Testimony of an Overcomer podcast, Dr. Lonnie Clinkscale shares his emotional journey overcoming childhood learning disabilities with the unwavering support of his mother.
Dr. Clinkscale opens up about struggling with reading comprehension and speech due to his learning disability. Despite his challenges, his mother never stopped believing in him or praying for his success.
The Life-Changing Power of a Mother's Love
Even while working long hours cleaning floors, Dr. Clinkscale's mother took him to child psychologists to get diagnosed and find support. He vividly remembers hearing her nightly prayers asking God for the wisdom to help her son. Her love and determination motivated Dr. Clinkscale to keep improving.
"I wish I could have stopped my mother from crying. I wish I knew what hugging was about. I wish I would have told my mother that Mama, I love you." - Dr. Clinkscale
Dr. Clinkscale emphasizes that his mother's sacrifices and perseverance despite the absence of his father fueled his motivation to succeed. Her tireless efforts to provide the best possible care taught him to never give up hope.
Overcoming Childhood Adversity
In addition to learning disabilities, Dr. Clinkscale and his siblings endured traumatic abuse and adversity growing up. His brother faced violent punishment at school and home due to undiagnosed learning disabilities. Dr. Clinkscale stresses the importance of professional support and removing children from abusive environments.
Though the trauma still impacts his siblings, Dr. Clinkscale showcases the power of faith and forgiveness. He mentions his sister's sacrifice in caring for her disabled daughter for 38 years as further inspiration.
Advice for Families Dealing with Disability
For parents of children with learning disabilities, Dr. Clinkscale emphasizes trusting medical professionals, praying for guidance, and above all - showing unconditional love. He advises families to seek available resources, take action and never give up hope.
Listen to the full episode for more on how his mother's sacrifice empowered Dr. Clinkscale to achieve his doctorate degree despite the odds.
This emotional and open conversation provides inspiration and advice for families dealing with adversity. Don't forget to subscribe to the Hey Dummy podcast for more motivational stories!
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