Part 1 ~ “Together Through It All: Love, Marriage, and Life with Disabilities”

In this heartfelt episode of *So Let’s Be Friends*, Charlotte sits down with John and Rachel Arnado, a married couple who share what it means to build a life together with disabilities. John shares his story of experiencing a traumatic brain injury as a teenager and living with seizures and memory loss. Rachel shares what it has been like to build a marriage while navigating their own challenges and supporting one another. Through their honest conversation, they talk about love, perseverance, marriage, and the challenges that have shaped their journey together. Their story is about more than disability. It is about love, partnership, determination, advocacy, and the belief that people of all abilities deserve the opportunity to build meaningful lives of their own. **This is Part 1 of their story.** 💛 💛 **Charlotte’s Quote** **“We all have challenges, but we don’t have to face them alone.”** 💛 ✨ **What You’ll Learn in This Episode** 💛 **John and Rachel’s story and how they became a couple** 🫶 **What marriage looks like when both people have disabilities** 🧠 **How John’s traumatic brain injury has affected his life** 💪 **How they work through challenges together** 💬 **Why support, understanding, and community matter** 🌱 **The importance of believing that people with disabilities can build lives of their own** 🌐 **Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and YouTube** Our nonprofit bakery is one of the ways we put inclusion into action — providing vocational training, life skills, work experience, and opportunities for people of all abilities to discover their strengths and contribute to their community.  501(c)(3) Everyone Happier and Healthier; A Belonging Initiative **For more about our mission, to connect with us, or to receive support, visit** www.merrillbudz.org 🎵 ***(Music written and performed by Kalicia Merrill)***