Ep. 7 - How to Accept: The Unexpected Key to Surviving Grief

In today's episode, we delve deep into the complex emotions experienced by mothers of children with autism. Kemba, an autism mom and IEP specialist joins us to discuss the grief cycle that many autism moms go through, the loss of dreams and expectations that come with the diagnosis, and how acceptance can ultimately pave the way toward peace. Things you'll learn in this episode: 1. The various stages of the grief cycle, such as denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, and how they relate to the experiences of autism moms. 2. We discuss how the diagnosis can shatter the dreams and expectations mothers had for their child's future, and how this can be a significant source of grief. 3. We explore the final stage of the grief cycle - acceptance. We share strategies on how to reach this stage, the role of the support systems, and how acceptance can lead to peace and a reimagining of what the future can hold. Remember, it's okay to grieve and feel your feelings. Reach out for support whenever you need it - you're not alone on this journey. To connect with Rashidah, head over to: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabmpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095054651586 Website: https:www.autismforbadassmoms.com