My marriage suffered after we received the autism diagnosis
Marriage can be hard. Relationships can be hard. Trying to work, raise a family, cook, clean, pay the bills, it’s a lot for anyone. However, when an autism diagnosis is thrown in the mix, maki ...
Do you suffer from mum guilt as well?
Motherhood is often described as one of life’s greatest joys, a journey filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. But for mothers of autistic children, it can also be a journey fraught ...
Dear Diary…
**This is a page out of my diary from 2017. Some things have been changed for privacy reasons.** Dear Diary… Yesterday was Mother’s Day. A day that I should be celebrating. A day that should ...
Celebrate Mum’s Resilience This Mothers Day: Thoughtful Gifts for Mothers of Newly Diagnosed Autistic Children
Mother’s Day is approaching, a time when we celebrate the incredible women who tirelessly nurture, support, and love their families. Yet, amidst the joyous festivities, there’s a silent st ...
Battling Carer Burnout: Recognising, Overcoming, and Reflecting
As a caregiver, the journey can be both very rewarding and downright challenging. One of the most common challenges faced by caregivers is burnout. Carer Gateway shared that there are 2.65 million c ...
Learning by Doing: Raising an Autistic Child
Being a parent is an incredible journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. When your child receives an autism diagnosis, this journey can take on a new dimension—one that might initially seem ...