Raising an autistic child is often described in milestones and therapy schedules, but the true experience goes much deeper. It’s waking up every day to uncertainty and unpredictability. It’s learning to advocate fiercely in a system that frequently overlooks your child’s unique needs.
There are hurdles at every turn: doctors who don’t listen, insurance that denies coverage, schools that lack understanding, and a society quick to judge but slow to support. These challenges pile up, leaving many parents feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and exhausted.
But alongside these struggles is an emotional landscape that’s rarely talked about, the grief for the life you imagined, the frustration of constant battles, the deep worry about the future, and yet, the unshakable love and hope that fuel each step forward.
This journey changes you. It teaches resilience you never knew you had and demands a kind of courage that can feel both draining and empowering. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions that can leave parents questioning their own strength, their own worth, and sometimes even their sanity.
If you’re walking this path, know that these feelings are valid, and you are not alone.
Stay Mighty,
