When Friendships Change
from Sip and Stim Hosted by Kate Martin and Toni Toole
How do friendships change when you're raising a child with autism? Toni and Kate talk autism parenting, changing friendships, support systems, and finding people who truly understand your family. Sometimes the invitations slow down, plans become harder, and people who once felt close begin to feel more like acquaintances. They talk about what real support looks like, accepting help, family judgment, grief, and finding friends who understand without needing every part of your life explained. WATCH, LISTEN AND FOLLOW SIP & STIM https://links.sipandstim.com CHAPTERS 00:00 On This Episode... 01:19 An Unexpected Trip to the ER 02:49 Kate Talks About Greyson's 10th Birthday 04:56 When Friendships Change 07:15 When Friends Become Acquaintances 11:36 When Plans Stop Being Simple 13:44 The Friends Who Come to You 16:34 Letting People See the Mess 18:40 What Support Actually Looks Like 21:40 When the Invites Stop 25:19 When Family Doesn't Understand 28:09 Grief, Acceptance and Letting Go 30:17 Kate Shares a Personal Update 33:28 Finding People Who Get It 35:58 Making New Connections 39:32 When Friendship Changes, Not Ends ABOUT SIP & STIM Welcome to where parenting on the spectrum pairs best with caffeine, coping skills, and stims. Subscribe for more honest conversations from Sip & Stim. CREDITS Hosts: Toni Toole: LinkedIn Kate Martin: LinkedIn Producer: Mike Axe: LinkedIn Editor: Derek Kedell: LinkedIn Theme Song From: Derek Martin: LinkedIn
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