04/30/2026
Children with autism- you are loved. Parents- you are their hero regardless of mistakes you make. You're allowed to be human too, and you are also loved.
Tonight, I felt the need to share how I’ve been feeling — especially after today. I never thought I’d write this post but today made me emotional and reminded me of all my fellow autism parents.
How are you doing? If you ask me, I’m not doing well. For the first time in all my frazzled days, I missed my alarm for my son’s after‑school pickup. I usually get him early, before dismissal. This week has been long and exhausting, with very little sleep to help me push through each day.
After my daughter’s Fairy Tale Ball at school, I had a few hours before picking up my son. I decided to sneak in a short nap — which turned into one of my biggest fears. I woke up to several missed calls from the school. It wasn’t terribly late, but later than usual, and they were concerned about my well‑being.
To the teachers and staff, I’m sorry for worrying you. Today, I was simply defeated by restlessness. On my way to school, I couldn’t shake the feeling of being an irresponsible mom. Even now, as I write this, the guilt lingers.
But then I thought — I can’t be the only one who’s felt this way. I know there are other parents out there who’ve felt defeated, irresponsible, or guilty, even when we’ve done nothing wrong. So tonight, I’m quietly forgiving myself.
To my autism parents: if you’ve had similar moments, it’s okay. You needed that nap. You needed that pause. Forgive yourself — we’re human, and sometimes we crash without realizing how much we’ve given. Give yourself grace — even on the days you fall short. Our hearts never stop fighting for our children.
