Here, we look at practical ways out of codependency as an autistic woman. Most of it applies to neurotypical people too, but I want to be mindful of the specific wiring of the ASD brain covered in Episode 21 . Welcome back to season two of Light in the Battle, emotional detachment as a tactical advantage for family court. Light in the Battle is a podcast for autistic women healing from narcissistic abuse and it is a podcast where we get clearer, calmer, and spiritually and le

After introducing common codependency traits and behaviors, along with the concept of self-verification in Episode 20, we move on to shocking links between the wiring of the austistic brain, and the well-known codependent traits. It is my belief that just like people with narcissistic personality disorder may target people with autism , the reverse may be true as well. Let's dive in. This is the transcript for Episode 21 . Welcome back to season two of Light in the Battle, em

Here we cover 10+ practical impacts of EMDR on my life. It has been a game changer in how I've evolved as a woman, as a mother, as a coparent, as a worker, as a family member, as a child of God, and as a friend, after relational trauma and CPTSD. EMDR is an effective trauma therapy for survivors of domestic abuse and for survivors of narcissistic abuse who have developed PTSD. It is a terrific tool of nervous system recovery and it can be appropriate for people on the autism

This post explains my vision for the podcast. I intend to "cross-educate". For example, bringing trauma-informed strategies to single motherhood. Or, looking at narcissistic personality disorder through a spiritual lens. Or, showing how the autistic brain can perform in a superior manner in family court. Or, bringing the tools that the Church gives us access to, into your PTSD recovery. Or, linking regulation in mothers with trauma, to how they can handle PDA kids. Etc. Welco

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