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Living with Autism
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Mom's Corner:
As mothers of children with autism we are oftentimes the backbone of our families. In addition to the ordinary mothering duties that we face, our lives are filled with creating and implementing therapy programs, researching new treatment options, and dealing with the daily grind of raising a child (or children) with autism. We are overworked and underappreciated! I say this because our children with autism certainly don’t lavish us with praise for all that we do for them, and yet we know in our hearts that we are changing lives…
Mothering in any form is a high calling from God. It is the greatest profession that a woman can have, and its rewards are eternal. Mothering children with special needs is even more challenging than typical parenting, and I believe it is a unique calling that should be taken very seriously.
The biggest negative that we face is the high potential for burnout. With very little sleep and hardly any respite, we are at risk of going over the deep end fast if we don’t find a way to vent. I am creating this page to breathe some fresh air into your life, and to remind you that you are doing a fantastic job! No one could ever take your place. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by that truth, try to remember that you are invaluable to your family and very special in the eyes of God.