There’s no manual for the moment your world shifts with one word: autism. It’s normal to feel lost, unsure, and even angry. You’re human. Some days, the exhaustion will whisper lies that you’re not enough, that your child is trapped, that the future is bleak. But those are shadows, not truths. Your child’s diagnosis does not cancel their destiny. And neither does it erase yours. You are still a good parent, even when you feel overwhelmed. Every therapy session you drive to, every meltdown you patiently endure, every silent prayer you whisper in the dark, those are acts of love, strength, and sacred resilience. Don’t forget to rest. Don’t forget to breathe. Your child does not need a perfect parent, just a present one. And you’re doing that. One day, your child’s small steps will become strides. Keep holding on. There is more hope than you think.
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