005- In this episode, I talk with Rosalie Mastaler. She’s a mother to three boys living in Texas. She explains the story of how a traumatic dog bite accident turned into her son losing his leg and eventually hearing loss. This sudden tragedy turned their lives towards their faith and a new road, together.
Rosalie shares about how it feels to change the way you parent when you have a child who’s been through so many changes himself. She explains how she leans heavily on things like reading, her faith, and even writing a memoir dedicated to her son. Rosalie has turned her family’s circumstances into a guiding light for others and a chance to get involved in organizations that provide opportunities for her son and many others like him.
We also talk about how sibling dynamics can play a complicated role in the way we/others treat our special needs children. She acknowledges that his disability does affect all of her family, in many ways they didn’t expect. Rosalie also lends advice for other moms (and their children) about leaning into your emotions and adjusting your expectations. Those messy emotions are there for a reason!
Link to Resources:
- Angel City Sports
- No Barriers
- Amy Purdy
Who is Rosalie Mastaler:
Rosalie Mastaler is published on Erik Weihenmayers blog and website for living a “No Barriers” life. She was awarded “Woman of the Year”, by her local assemblyman in Southern California, for her community service through musical performance and advocacy. She is highly active within the amputee and disabled community, attending multiple events and camps throughout the year. Whether it’s in person, or social media, she consistently connects with other families, amputees, and also founders of organizations. She is also the go to person for books about physical disabilities, mainly focused on adaptive sports, differences, self worth, and promoting kindness. She interviews and features authors for Angel City Sports and is always on the hunt for new books.
For many years, Rosalie could be found on stage throughout Southern California with a 1940’s tribute group, at her local community theater, and at Disneyland Resort with a choir that she managed. Presently, she is focusing on musical education and enjoys privately teaching piano and voice.
She cherishes her faith and commitment to her church. She has served as a youth leader, women’s teacher, choir director and music chairman.
Rosalie currently resides in Central Texas. Her home is filled with toy cars, LEGO and noise as she raises her three young boys with her high school sweetheart, Michael, her husband of fourteen years.
Connect with Rosalie:
IG: https://instagram.com/mastalerpartyof5
Website: https://rosaliemastaler.com/
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