The author shares their journey of discovering their own neurodiversity after their children were diagnosed with autism. They realize that many behaviors attributed to anxiety or trauma were signs of autism. This understanding reshapes their parenting, fostering compassion and self-acceptance, emphasizing advocacy for both themselves and their children.
Tag Archives: neurodivergentmoms
Health for Moms: Advocating for Yourself When No One Else Does
As moms, we’re often the voice for everyone else—our kids, our partners, our families. We advocate for school accommodations, for medical answers, for schedules that make sense and support that never seems to come soon enough. But when it comes to ourselves? That’s where things get complicated. I’ve been on a mental health journey forContinueContinue reading “Health for Moms: Advocating for Yourself When No One Else Does”
