05/01/2026
Confessions of an Autistic Mom:
I am a mother of three neurodivergent children — two autistic sons and one ADHD daughter. I am also AuADHD myself. I started this page to document what it actually looks like to parent on the spectrum, from my perspective as a Black woman and a spiritual person.
There is no guidebook for this. Most of the vocabulary doesn’t exist, and many of us grow up questioning ourselves because the systems around us have no framework for our experiences. I want to change that — first for my children, so they understand why I showed up in their lives the way I did, and second for others who feel lost, exhausted, or unseen.
This isn’t about perfection. It’s not a space to prove I’m a “good mother” or to defend my choices. It’s about context, clarity, and truth: showing what life looks like for an AuADHD mother navigating neurodivergent children, without shame, without apology.
Here, you will find insights on:
• How AuADHD shapes parenting and day-to-day life
• Why nervous system regulation matters for both parent and child
• Spiritual practices that have helped me stay grounded
• Observations and reflections that translate experiences into understanding
I will not be sharing unprocessed trauma, private moments of conflict, or anything that could harm my children. This is documentation, not a diary. It’s meant to be a map, not a therapy session for readers.
This page is my invitation to Black neurodivergent parents, caregivers, and spiritual seekers: you are not alone, your experiences are valid, and your challenges do not make you broken.
This is the beginning of the conversation — the conversation I wish I had growing up, the one I want my children to see one day, and the one I hope can offer clarity and solidarity to others who are navigating life without the language or framework they deserve.
