Essential Tips for Creating a Strong and Empowering Network for Moms of Autistics

Thriving Moms of Autistics

Hi Moms! Raising a child with autism can be an incredibly challenging yet rewarding experience. For many moms, the journey can feel isolating and overwhelming.

That's why having a strong support system is crucial. A supportive community can provide the emotional support, practical advice, and resources needed to thrive as a mom of an autistic child.

In this episode, I offer tips to help you create a network to support you in thriving as a mom of an autistic.

Find the full transcript for this episode at www.thrivingmomsofautistics.com/57

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Can Moms of Autistics Do It All on Their Own?

I have a confession. I am hardheaded. I know, right? I suspect many of you listening are too. It is a part of our charm as autism moms.

If I just do it myself, I don’t have to keep explaining to others the ins and outs of autism. I can do it much more quickly. So what if it wears me down in the process. It will get done somehow.

What if you didn’t have to do it all yourself? You don’t! In fact, one day you will find that it simply isn’t possible. That is your WHY!

There are many benefits to having a supportive community around you. We were not meant to do life alone. We live our best lives when others are involved. That is when the right people are involved. Not everyone is right for you and your family needs.

Having a supportive community is more than professionals who get autism. It includes emotional support.

A supportive community provides a safe space to share experiences, ask questions, and feel validated. It can offer a sense of belonging and understanding, reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness.

That's why having a strong support system is so crucial. A supportive community can provide you with the emotional support, practical advice, and resources you need to thrive as a mom.

In fact, I consider my supportive community more than just a support system. They have proven to be a lifeline.

Tips for Building Your Supportive Community as a Mom of an Autistic Child

1) Find others who get autism! It is not necessary to find experts. Some of the most supportive people I have found are not experts. Nor do they have experience with autistics.

They simply care and want to learn more. They are motivated by genuinely wanting to help and understand autism better. Those people exist.

2) Determine what is most important to you! You will find that your best support comes from others with similar values.

You might run into other autism moms that do not support you well because they have different ideas or goals regarding autism and have vastly different values.

That is okay. You can still do your best to support one another on a different level. They might not be your primary support.

3) Recognize that building a supportive community has its challenges. Rome wasn’t built in a day, right? Neither will your support system.

Be patient with yourself and others as you navigate the waters and build your community. Taking some time will help you build a more solid community.

A strong support system can make a world of difference in your life as a mom of an autistic child.

R