The Great Midnight Coffee Heist

Send us Fan MailA Mother’s Day “Happy Mother’s Day” song should be simple, but when you’re parenting severe autism, even the sweetest moment can sit right next to exhaustion you can’t quite explain. I’m sharing what’s been going on in my house lately, including the quiet fear that your family is holding together on the outside while things feel shaky underneath. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m the only one living like this,” I say the part out loud that we all need to hear: you’re not alone.Then I get into the behaviors, because the patterns changed in a way I didn’t expect. The picture smashing and frame breaking took on a new meaning when I realized which photos were being targeted, and it made me question what my son might be feeling but can’t say. From there, the story turns into a full-on midnight mystery: coffee, milk, a dragged blanket, and the slow realization that the “mess” was a routine aimed straight at Grandpa’s stuff. It’s gross, it’s maddening, and honestly it’s also weirdly funny once you finally see what’s happening. We also talk about the reality of living with locks, padlocks, and home safety setups that other people don’t understand.I share an update on self-injurious behavior like arm biting, what helped reduce it for us, and what popped up next when the biting got harder to do. If you’re dealing with headbanging, biting, property destruction, or sleep-disrupting routines, you’ll hear the unfiltered version of how it looks in real life, plus the small communication wins that make everything feel worth it again.If this connected with you, subscribe, share the episode with another autism caregiver, and leave a review so more families can find this support. And I’d love to hear your stories, what’s working, and what you’re stuck on right now.S.A.F.E.R. Lifestyles Respite GoFundMePlease share this GoFundMe to help raise funds for building our DREAM, Outlined in Episode 57AngelSense DeviceAngelSense GPS Monitoring Device Tracker For Kids, Teens, ElderlySAVE 5% LIFEPRO FITNESS PRODUCTSWe love our Waver Vibration Plate and BioHeal Plus Red Light Panel! Calming. Healing. YES.NO MORE HANGERS!Hanging soft box closet organizerFingerprint Entry Door HandleBiometric Fingerprint Entry Interior Door HandleTherapressure Brush 6 Pack Latex FreeSpecial Supplies Sensory Brush for Occupational and Sensory Brushing 6 Pack Latex Free StimulateCalmSelect a Size TV Screen Impact ProtectorHeavy Duty. Extensively tested; will deflect any thrown remote control or a toy.View My Summer Supplies Shopping Cart!iHerb supplies some of the safest summer products for sunscreen, bug screen, and stress management!Magnesium Citrate Nervous System SupportNOW Foods - Magnesium Citrate Nervous System Support 400 mg. - 240 Vegetable Capsule(s) NOW Foods MaOrganic Herbal Liquid Tinctures For You!Mountain Rose Herbs supplies carefully formulated tinctures that fit in with our busy lifestyle.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/newhttps://psa.buzzsprout.comGet Podcast Merch at the following link:   https://psapodcast.creator-spring.com/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Parenting-Severe-Autism-podcast/100083292374893/Email: [email protected]