Ep. 153 - I Thought I Could Wear the Cape-Then My Body Said No with Lexus

On this episode of Autism for Badass Moms, host Rashidahsits down with Lexus Sheffield, a 29-year-old mother of four from Texas.Lexus is the mother of 4-year-old twins, Journie andJamarion, Jr., who were both diagnosed with autism in May 2025. As she navigated developmental concerns, services, and learning how to advocate for both of her children, Lexus was also facing a life-changing diagnosis of her own.In 2024, Lexus was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.In this candid conversation, Lexus opens up about what itwas like learning that both of her twins were autistic, recognizing their early developmental differences, navigating Early Childhood Intervention, and confronting her own declining health while continuing to care for her family.She also shares how her experience with MS has changed theway she views strength, motherhood, and self-care.  In this episode, we discuss: 0:00 – Meet Lexus1:00 – Twins' NICU journey and early signs of autism5:26 – Fight to get both twins properly evaluated9:30 – Health crisis dismissed by doctors13:30 – Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis18:00 – Burnout 22:15 – Therapy, Part-time work, and starting CrossFit24:53 – How the twins are thriving now31:41 – Reach out to Lexus33:20 – Advice for overwhelmed moms  Connect with Lexus Facebook: Lexus LynetteInstagram: www.instagram.com/lexuslynette If this episode resonated with you:-Follow the Autism for Badass Moms Podcast-Leave a review to help other autism moms find thiscommunity-Share this episode with a parent who may feel unseen ormisunderstood Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/theabmpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/theabmpodcast