Unleashing Your Inner Super Power! Tips for Moms to Conquer Challenges and Grow in their Autism Journey

Thriving Moms of Autistics

Hi Moms! Let’s talk about unleashing what's good within you. Everyone has something good within them. Many aren’t always aware of it, especially when things have gone so wrong and are so hard.

Sometimes we just feel so defeated that we can’t fathom having such power within ourselves.

Our mindset is a big part of that, but that is another episode.

In this episode, we will explore how identifying your strengths helps you develop your inner superpower, which is your secret weapon to tackling challenges successfully.

So get ready because this is a gamechanger!

Find the full transcript for this episode at https://thrivingmomsofautistics.com/79

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When Autism Moms Meet Others Where They Are at But Don’t Do the Same for Themselves

As moms of autistics, we experience a lot of demands, behavioral challenges, judgmental stares, and significant stress. It’s exhausting!

We often hear, “You are so strong!” Many times moms feel overwhelmed by those statements.

We experience the full brunt of a situation. All of the things! So, it’s easier for someone else to acknowledge the good parts. However, it is not as easy for those with the full experience. The good, the bad, the ugly…

It’s okay to acknowledge your strength in the unimaginable situations that you endure. Your very strength was part of what helped you get to the other side of it after all.

Tapping into those strengths is what gets you through the inevitable challenges. It is key when shifting from surviving to thriving.

So when others say, “You’re so strong,” you might consider shifting your thoughts to, “It’s great that you used x strength in this situation.

Why? Because what you did was essential in the process for the positive outcome. We frown upon being strong, but why would we frown upon using the tools in our mom toolbox to overcome challenges?

More importantly, we don’t want to suffer through it, nor do we want our children to suffer through it.

I’m not mad when my husband puts something together with his tools when I’ve ordered something from Amazon that is going to make my life easier.

That is what tools are for! A moms tool box is no different.

Especially, when it is a tool that is a part of who we are. It’s innate. We all have strengths. We just develop them over time.

Moms often respond with “I didn’t have a choice.”

But we all have choices. In fact, moms make the choice to learn more about their strengths, grow them, and use them.

I wanted to share this because moms don’t always acknowledge how much they truly do in their journey. How much they do impact their children and their own family for the better.

It is okay to acknowledge that, and it is healthy to do so.

Unveiling Strengths of Moms of Autistics is Not as Easy As One Thinks. Here Are Some Strategies:

While working with individuals from all walks of life over the last 30 years, I have found that one of the most difficult questions to ask is, “What are your strengths,” or “What do you do well?”

I get it! That is very common. Since we all have strengths, which are imperative to our success in life, I have incorporated this in the 4 month Thrive VIP program, podcast, and other services that are coming soon.

Strengths are that important!

One of the barriers is that it feels uncomfor