Words of Encouragement for Autism Moms

Norrin was diagnosed with autism eight years ago. Now I’m nowhere near being an autism expert, but after eight years – I felt like I had this autism thing all figured out.

Then Norrin turned 10-years-old and it’s like I’m a newbie all over again.

It’s hard to think of Norrin as a “tween” but he is. I already see peach fuzz sprouting on his upper lip, his voice is getting a little be deeper. We wear the same shoe size. We almost see eye-to-eye. But Norrin’s still a kid who likes Sesame Street and Dr. Seuss.

Norrin is getting older and as much as I’d like to, I can’t press pause. The years will go by whether I want them to or not. And the older Norrin gets, there will always be some challenges to work through.

As much as I want to celebrate the milestones, some days it’s hard.

This year has been tough.

And I rely on words of encouragement to get me through the tough moments. When things get overwhelming, I take a few minutes, close my eyes, catch my breath and repeat one or more of these affirmations to myself.

Affirmations All Autism Moms Need to Hear

I am the mother my child needs.

I am doing the very best that I can.

I am not perfect and that’s OK.

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I am allowed to cry and be sad but I will not let the sadness consume me.

I am loved.

I can’t worry about what other mothers are doing, I can only focus on what I’m doing.

I will focus on all the things my child can do.

It is okay to ask for help when I need it.

It is okay to accept help when offered.

I am strong enough.

I am not alone.

I will get through this.

Everything I do makes a difference for my child.

It is not selfish to take time for myself. My self-care is necessary.

This moment will not last forever.

What affirmations do you tell yourself on the tough days of special needs parenting?