150. From Struggles to Strength; Relationship Survival Guide

Today's episode is one that hits close to home for me. We're
going to talk about maintaining relationships successfully while
raising autistic children. As a Master Certified Life and Parent
Coach, I've made it my mission to help families like yours
navigate these challenging waters and I'm also here to tell you
that it's possible to thrive as a couple and as parents raising
autistic children.


I’m going to share with you the top 10 reasons that relationships
tend to fail when you're raising autistic children.


And more importantly, I'm going to offer some relationship-saving
strategies to help you stay connected and on the same parenting
page with your partner.


So, grab a cup of coffee, take a deep breath, and join me.


Neglecting your own well-being can lead to burnout and
resentment, affecting your relationship.  Those feelings of
resentment can build up if one of you feels like you're carrying
the majority of the caregiving.


One of you might be more accepting of the diagnosis, while the
other may struggle to come to terms with it or even adamantly
resist it. And then what happens is that this discrepancy in
coping mechanisms can create tension and misunderstandings. 
Share your fears, your hopes, and your concerns about your
child's future.


Coming to terms with your child's diagnosis can be a long and
challenging road.  Be patient with each other, recognizing
that you may be on different timelines in processing the
diagnosis.


By understanding, respecting, and supporting parents like us, you
can contribute to a more inclusive and compassionate world for
all individuals, regardless of their differences.


If you want to learn strategies and tools that you can use to
improve your life along this autism parenting journey, be sure to
get over and get registered for our FREE
Course, Unburdened; Finding Balance Living
Alongside Autism 


⁠www.notyouraverageautismmom.com/freecourse ⁠


It is a self-paced video course that will help you reduce your
stress and overwhelm and show up better every day.


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