Staying present with your child when you're overwhelmed sounds simple but it is actually extremely hard when you're a trauma survivor or a neurodivergent parent . By overwhelmed I don't necessarily mean having a meltdown - crying on the floor, screaming. It's the more subtle kind. It's the day-to-day reality - you've got your child stimming over there loudly or pacing, you're over here trying to finish something and your whole body feels like it's vibrating. You're completely

There is an important difference between rest and escape. Escaping is something the nervous system does when it doesn't feel safe. It's a survival response. So there's no shame here. We are simply learning to notice what is happening so we can take care of ourselves better. This is the transcript for Episode 8 . What rest looks like: Rest is something that reduces stress in your body. Rest feels like your breathing slows down. Your shoulders soften, your thoughts quiet a lit

Today's question is, what do we do when their stimming overstimulates us? In most households, we hear parents talking about their kids wanting to be in their arms all the time or their kids being up against their legs all the time, wanting contact and needing that hug all the time. In parenting circles, neurotypical circles, a phrase has been coined for this. It's called being touched out . In those circles, they will remind you that love and overwhelm can coexist. That's a b

When I left my marital home, I was a few weeks pregnant. At first, it didn't feel like escaping abuse. I just knew I couldn't keep living this way. The tension I felt, the fear, the constant confusion, something in me finally said, "enough". The feeling of being harrassed didn't stop after I left. In some ways, it got worse. This is the transcript for Episode 4 . But being in a new home and then eventually in another social circle gave me space to breathe and to start seeing

Here I talk about Mom's autism. Some of the advice below is better suited for single moms on the spectrum parenting neurotypical kids. My Podcast is where I focus on the ASD Mom + ASD kids combo. Autistic single mothers face unique challenges that often go unrecognized. Balancing the demands of parenting while managing sensory sensitivities, social expectations, and sometimes limited support can feel overwhelming. Yet, many single mothers on the spectrum find ways to thrive b

Many autistic women find themselves repeatedly targeted by narcissists. This troubling pattern is not a coincidence. Understanding why women on the spectrum attract individuals with NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder) can help autistic women protect themselves and build healthier relationships. This article explores the dynamics behind this attraction and offers practical insights for ASD women navigating relationships. Part of narcissistic abuse if a deep feeling of isol