Focusing on finding the “shine” in every unique path. Lived experience. Real talk. Level 1 autism✨
23/06/2026
The muffs really helped to tone down the loud, high-pitched sounds that hurt her ears. Seeing her prioritize her comfort without feeling self-conscious (she used to be before therapy) makes me happy and proud of her.
21/06/2026
Puzzles 🧩
She’s working on a thousand pieces.
26/05/2026
11/05/2026
She ordered omelette for breakfast but when it came I knew from the way she looked at it that she will not eat it 😏😅
Here I am with an extra meal in front of me 😏
07/05/2026
Pizza night turned into a fun debate over the 'correct' way to layer toppings. 😅
I love her how brain works 😇
She was convinced the cheese goes directly on the sauce and not on the toppings.
After a full-on debate, she fact checked it on Google, then allowed me to add cheese on her toppings 😅
07/05/2026
My daughter was in charge of her breakfast today. She really wanted to make a “delicious” omelette like the ones her chef uncle made for her back in 🇵🇬
She did a great job with the seasoning, added cheese and the tomatoes, but I'm the one who messed up the fold. That one detail changed everything for her. She’s convinced it won't taste the same now just because of the shape.
To her every tiny detail matters. If it doesn’t look like the omelette her uncle made for her then it won’t taste the same.
I tried to convince her to just take a bite and realize she still nailed the flavor! But to her, the fold is just as important as the seasoning.
Thank you Lord for giving me patience and my son to back me up 🍳😅
Yes I believe it has made me a better person too!
But I still carry the guilt of how hard I was on her before we had a diagnosis, simply because I didn't understand why 'simple' tasks were so difficult for her. Now, I’ve accepted the constant cycle of support she needs. I will continue to pick out her outfits and lay them in order; I will continue to check in and ask if she’s finished her 'routine' for things like skincare and hygiene. Even if I have to ask a million times for her to clear her plate or make her bed, I’m showing up for her. Parenting is a marathon, but parenting an autistic child requires a unique kind of mental toughness.
“Autism is not a disability, it's a different ability.” So proud of my girl. Onward and upward! ✨
21/04/2026
I wanted to share a little bit of sunshine from our journey navigating mild autism. We had our first appointment with our daughter’s psychologist a couple of weeks ago. I was worried when the doctor told me to step outside. But when called in (after what seemed like eternity lol) I was surprised to hear how it went.
Sometimes, as a parent, you go into these sessions holding your breath, wondering if it will be a "tough" day or if she’ll feel overwhelmed by the social demands of talking about her feelings. But she did well. Was able to openly talk about her feelings and expressed herself through her doodles/sketches.
Here are some reasons why I feel this session was a success.
The Connection: She felt safe enough to share her own perspective on school, friendships and family without me needing to "talk" on her behalf.
The Tools: They worked on some brilliant, tangible strategies for managing sensory overwhelm that she actually seemed excited to try.
The Confidence: She walked out of that office standing a little taller, looking like she truly felt heard and understood.