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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
