About us
Raising a child with special needs often means carrying more than you ever expected, and carrying it quietly.
Between appointments, therapies, advocacy, uncertainty, and love that runs deep, many parents find themselves holding grief, fear, exhaustion, and hope all at once. This digital support group exists so you don’t have to hold any of it alone.
This is a free, confidential, online space for parents and caregivers raising children with disabilities, diagnoses, or complex needs. We come together to be real, to listen, and to feel understood by others who truly get it.
This is not a therapy group or a medical support group. We don’t fix, analyze, or give advice. Instead, we practice presence, reflection, and shared humanity. Every voice matters, and everyone has space to be heard.
What to Expect
Digital, confidential sessions hosted on Totem’s secure platform
Guided sharing so everyone has a turn, with no pressure to overshare
Cameras optional
Low pressure, come as you are
Community-driven support, not medical or clinical guidance
Who This Group Is For
Parents and caregivers raising children with special needs, disabilities, or diagnoses of any kind. All family structures, identities, and lived experiences are welcome. Shaming, fixing, or forced opinions are not tolerated.
About Totem
Totem is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering free, community-driven emotional support Spaces. Our trained facilitators (Keepers) hold safe, structured environments where people can show up honestly and feel supported.
If you have questions or aren’t sure if this group is right for you, you’re always welcome to reach out.
Upcoming events
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