Today may feel like too much, another outburst, another judgmental stare from a stranger, another appointment that drained you emotionally and mentally. I want you to know: it’s okay to feel tired. It’s okay to feel frustrated. This doesn’t mean you love your child any less. It simply means you are human. Autism is complex, and so are the emotions that come with parenting through it. You may grieve for a version of life you imagined. That grief is real and valid. But don’t let it overshadow the unique wonder that your child carries. Look closely, there’s magic in their gaze, determination in their steps, and a different kind of wisdom in their world. You are their safe space, even when you feel like falling apart. So, take a breath. Sit with the ache but don’t live in it. Tomorrow holds a new light. You’re not alone. You’re doing better than you think.
