Ep. 31 - Counseling and Coping

In this heartfelt episode of 'Autism for Badass Moms', Rashidah welcomes Jessica, a mom navigating the challenges of raising a child with autism. Jessica shares her emotional journey from the devastation of her son's diagnosis to becoming his biggest advocate and learning to cope with the changes it brought. She discusses the initial signs of autism in her son, the process of diagnosis, and the importance of moving beyond self-blame and grief. Jessica emphasizes the role of therapy in her healing process, her endeavor to ensure her son can communicate effectively despite being nonverbal and her initiatives to help other mothers through life coaching and her project 'The Autism Superhero'. The episode highlights the power of resilience, the importance of self-care, and the unconditional love and advocacy of a mother. Additionally, it touches on the creation of Jessica's merchandise line aimed at raising awareness and inclusivity for children with autism. Don’t miss out on future episodes! Make sure to follow and subscribe to Autism for Badass Moms on your favorite podcast platform. Connect with Jessica's T-shirt company: -Website: https://theautismsuperhero.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theautismsuperhero/ -Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@momofsuperhero Connect with Jessica's Life Coaching services: -Website: https://mindfullivinglifecoach.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulliving_lifecoach/ If you’d like to reach out to Jessica, visit her websites at the links provided or follow her on Instagram for more insights and updates. Thank you for listening, and we hope you find this episode as impactful as we did! -Website: https://www.autismforbadassmoms.com -Instagram: @theabmpodcast -Facebook: @theabmpodcast