Parenting after a diagnosis comes with a roller coaster of emotions. Here, I share honest reflections, encouragement, and reminders that you’re no walking this path alone.
When your child is diagnosed with autism, it’s not just their life that changes. Your whole family’s world shifts too. Parents of autistic children often carry the weight of appointments, school meetings, therapies, and constant advocacy, all while trying to keep life feeling “normal.” It’s easy to forget about yourself in the process, but your…
Let’s be vulnerable. When people talk about autism, they often paint two very different pictures. Some say, “Autism is a superpower, it’s cool, it makes people unique.” And then there’s the other side—the one rarely spoken out loud because it’s too heavy, too raw, too crushing. That’s the truth behind autism that most people don’t want to hear: parents…
Whether you expected it or it came as a surprise, hearing that your child has been diagnosed with autism can bring a storm of thoughts and emotions all at once. Relief. Fear. Grief. Confusion. Even a strange sense of clarity. It’s the moment that feels like life just split into a before and after. You might be…
