For the Autism Mom
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For the Autism Mom

ByKori
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This post is for the autism mom; the mom who has recently gotten her own diagnosis of autism. The mom of a newly diagnosed autistic child; the mom who is going through the diagnosis process with her child. The mom of an autistic child who is on the verge of adulthood.   What does it mean to be an autism mom? When I call myself an autism mom, I say this because I am a mom who is also autistic. I speak to my own experience and to my own life. Because I was one of those undiagnosed autistic girls. One of those girls who grew up to be an autistic woman. One of those girls who grew up to be an autistic mom. I…

Encouraging Words that Every Mom Needs to Hear

Encouraging Words that Every Mom Needs to Hear

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Are you practicing enough self-love? Your sense of self-love is greatly tied to your sense of self-esteem, your sense of self-worth, and your self-confidence. Makes sense right? It’s all about you. And this might make you uncomfortable because, as women and particularly as moms, we tend to put ourselves last. We can’t quite possibly put ourselves first. We can’t make it about us.. but we should. We need to get over that mentality that we’re being selfish. And we need to remind ourselves that yes, it is okay to be a little bit selfish. This isn’t about being selfish. This is about taking care of ourselves.  And as that old saying goes? You cannot pour from an empty cup. I mean, it’s why they tell…

Reclaiming the Joy of Motherhood When Your Patience Runs Out

Reclaiming the Joy of Motherhood When Your Patience Runs Out

ByKori
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As an individual, I was never blessed with a lot of patience. It’s just how I’ve always been. Over time, I’ve learned that some situations will definitely call for having more patience. And as a mom, I’ve learned that having patience is of utmost importance. With my autistic daughter, it seems that I need patience in abundance. Not just for her, but to also parent my neurotypical daughter. This was a tough pill for me to swallow even if it may seem simple. After discovering my own neurodivergence, I was better able to understand why I was losing my patience so quickly. So what do I do on those days when my patience is thin? What are you supposed to do when your patience runs…

Tips for Overwhelmed Autistic Moms
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Tips for Overwhelmed Autistic Moms

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Overwhelm starts to set in when we have too much to do.. Overwhelm sets in when we think we cannot ask for help.. Overwhelm sets in when we don’t know how to ask for help. But what can an autistic mom do about overwhelm? In this blog post, I’m sharing some of my personal tips for how to handle overwhelm as an autistic mom.   Top Tips for Overwhelmed Autistic Moms Those are just often the tip of the things that autistic moms are dealing with on a day-to-day basis. When our children are younger, and if they are also autistic? Then you add in things like: IEP planning, meltdowns, sensory adaptations. And some days it may seem like there is no end in sight….

This is What Autism Mom Depression Looks Like
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This is What Autism Mom Depression Looks Like

ByKori
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I’m not perfect. I have a slew of mental health issues. Most days I can manage. But there was a time in my life that I hit rock bottom.  Depression in neurodivergent moms is more common than you may realize. And, in fact, it wasn’t until I realized my own neurodivergence as an autistic and ADHD adult, just how prone I was to autism mom depression. And you never know when one of those moms is right next door. Sometimes we are just too overwhelmed to take that first step and reach out. Sometimes we are drowning in the every day chaos of our lives. Sometimes we are so overwhelmed with life that we just can’t take a minute to step back. I know because…

Proud Autism Mom Quotes

Proud Autism Mom Quotes

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Pride is an interesting word, isn’t it? We can be proud of a person or proud of a thing. We can be proud of values. For me? I am proud to be a mom and moreover, I am proud to be an autism mom. It’s a role that I wholeheartedly embrace- being a mother who happens to be autistic. And being a mother of an autistic individual.  My Favorite Autism Mom Quotes Now, these quotes aren’t just for moms of autistic children, of course. But I found them to be particularly inspiring and encouraging. I hope that you will find the same. You may also like: Dealing with the New Autism Diagnosis You may also like: The truth about special needs parent depression You may…