149. Parenting Imperfectly; Guilt Free Zone

Today's episode is all about a topic that's near and dear to my
heart - the guilt that often accompanies us on this incredible
journey of parenting that we weren’t prepared for. When you are
parenting a child with autism, this journey may take on unique
dimensions.


Guilt tends to creep in when we dwell on our perceived
shortcomings. It can manifest in various ways:


We all make mistakes, but sometimes, we dwell on them for too
long and beat ourselves up for not being perfect. I'm not doing
enough, taking time for myself is selfish, comparing your child's
progress, self-blame, and constantly second-guessing your
choices.


Whether your child is neurotypical or on the spectrum, there is
no one-size-fits-all approach to being a perfect parent. We all
have moments when we wish we had handled a situation differently
or said something else. The key is to recognize that these
moments don't define us as parents.


Let's embrace the quirks, the challenges, and the extraordinary
love that defines our lives. After all, it's in these shared
experiences that we find strength, compassion, and the
reassurance that we're part of a community that truly
understands.


Together, we can overcome challenges and create a brighter future
for our families.


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 


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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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Episode 96. Our Parenting Journey is Different


Episode 74. You Cannot Fix All the Things All the Time