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Living as a Mother Guide
Give Yourself Small Acts of Kindness Each and Every Day- #10 Advice
As I reflected on that short moment in time when I had no visual of where I was going, it occurred to me that it was an analogy to what it feels like when you are given a life-changing diagnosis of your child and many other moments on the journey of autism.
Practice Gratitude Daily- #9 Advice
As I have transformed from a person who almost always put others first and was extremely hard on herself, I found that the daily practice of gratitude deepened not only my self-compassion but also my joy.
Always a Mother Guide - #8 Advice
Although Joseph is thriving now, my journey hasn’t ended yet. I am still parenting and staying close, while being very careful about giving him his freedom.
Strategies for Advocating for Your Child on the Spectrum- #7 Advice
When you become a mom, you automatically become an advocate. But even more so when you have a child on the spectrum.
Crush Your Fear - #6 Advice
In the early years of my autism parenting journey, fear was rampant in my life. Over the years, I slowly learned to manage my fear. Do I still have moments when I worry about Joseph? You bet! My son is 30 years old and I still have what I refer to as “crazy monkeys.”
Accepting That It’s Okay to Not Be Okay - #5 Advice
”What if I’m never going to get over it?” “What if I am never okay with my son being autistic?” I asked myself these questions about several of the life experiences that were causing me deep grief and pain.
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The days following hearing the words “Joseph is autistic,” were some of my darkest days. I was living with the deepest pain I had felt in my 32 years of life. It was my first life tsunami. I didn’t know the way out to find the light. It felt like instantly being lost and not knowing which way to go.