In this episode, Anne Bragg of Autism Supermoms talks about expectations for autism parenting, stereotyping, how she creates moments of peace to maintain a personal emotional balance, etc. While I interviewed her, she was in her car sipping tea, enjoying an intentional moment of peace! Ann is a prolific creator of content for autism parents to use as a resource on her “digital magazine” Autism Supermoms” based predominately on Instagram (autismsupermoms). Her insights are so amazing. She leads with a true pure intention to love and support everyone within the autism community. At one point, she says, “We don’t have to do it all.” Did you hear that? Louder in the back!

As autism caregivers, WE DON'T HAVE TO DO IT ALL!!!! Phew. Now I CAN rest (as she lovingly suggests).

Make sure to follow Anne on the GRAM. The resources are diverse, relevant, and informative. With love and warmth, and humor thrown in.

2:00 Anne’s social media Autism Supermoms is a digital magazine that has content regarding educational resources, community support, autism news, etc

3:09 Feeling lonely and needing to connect to autism moms who were like me

4:21 Living on high alert-can’t relax and relate to other moms

7:06 Shifting into new territory of experience-mental illness and anxiety

7:51 To escape the environment of sitting in the car sipping tea for 15 minutes to recalibrate (creating space for self-care)

10:51 taking it one day at a time-do, one small act of self-care daily to maintain balance

11:34 Autism parenting never stops…never-ending responsibilities…never an empty nester

13:27 Grief is a direct reflection of love…

15:04 Challenge of invisible disabilities…not about changing your child with autism but giving them their best life

16:51 No “easy” autism

18:43 Rest and Respite- Don’t worry about fixing everything…find a balance

20:10 A bad day doesn’t mean a bad life

21:52 Do not take behaviors personally…having a hard time not giving you a hard time

23:05 After-school restraint collapse is a real thing!

25:10 Listening to and trusting your intuition as an autism parent

27:57 Pressure to know everything “autism.” Our kids are not sick

30:50 Autism stereotypes…are they changing?

36:39 Comparisons…truth and acceptance that we are all different and personal strengths and timelines should be respected

38:22 WE DON'T HAVE TO DO IT ALL

41:50 Where to find Anne

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