Breathing Room: Setting Boundaries for an Autism Mom’s Well-Being

Hi Moms! As moms of autistics, we pour so much into our child and sometimes forget about our own well-being. It’s important to prioritize ourselves too. 

Especially because our child is a sponge. Well-being is not a luxury. It is a necessity! 

In this episode, we explore why setting boundaries effectively can give you a wellness boost.

Find the full transcript for this episode at www.thrivingmomsofautistics.com/68

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How Do Autism Moms Set Boundaries Effectively?

Moms are surrounded by a variety of people, such as family, friends, therapists, teachers, and more.

All with varying opinions that often differ from ours. 

When we set boundaries, sometimes people push back, which can lead to guilt or fear of judgment. 

Assertiveness is often confused with aggression. Moms might be accused of being mean or aggressive when they set boundaries. 

However, setting boundaries is associated with assertiveness or standing up for your own needs and the needs of your child. 

It’s associated with mutual respect and diplomacy. Assertive moms have higher awareness of their own rights and the rights of others. 

They are willing to listen and work with others to resolve issues while setting firm boundaries.

By doing so, they create the space needed to thrive and be their best version of themselves for their child and everyone else they love.

Prioritizing Well-Beings for Moms of Autistics

Supporting your autistic child can be stressful. That weighs on you and impacts your emotional and physical health.

Moms constantly juggle demands and feel disconnected when others misunderstand their parenting decisions. 

Moms of autistics face judgment, discrimination, and pressures to conform to societal norms. When this occurs, your well-being take a beating.

In my 4-month VIP program, I work individually with moms to get creative with self-care and set firm boundaries to thrive and not just survive. To learn more go to www.thrivingmomsofautistics.com and click Work with Christina.

You can also go to the home page, scroll down to the bottom and click self-care and boundaries to find past episodes in this area. 

I have created a safe space for moms to get together for virtual coffee chats on the first Wednesday of every month. To learn more, check out the Thriving Moms of Autistics on social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, X, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

You are capable! You are worthy! You deserve to set healthy boundaries for your well-being. There is so much anxiety about meeting your child’s needs in addition to the loss you experience related to missed milestones and concerns about the future. 

You have a lot on your plate. Be good to yourself, and the benefits will overflow to your child. 

I hope this helps! 

Let’s meet up again next week!