If you are an African-American Autism Mom my good friend Chloe sent me an article from Essence Magazine spotlighting a Facebook Group B.A.M. (Black Autism Moms) and my inclusion has been a gamechanger.
While the sole criteria is being a Black Mom of a child on the spectrum it in no way disrespects Mothers that have children that identify as African-American. It’s just a niche that has for so long been neglected.
I feel like unfortunately as Black Women we are raised to be strong by nature and this journey we are on with Autism is not for the weak. With little support at times people just don’t understand or care that this is a daunting journey.
With covid and the restrictions along with the rising costs in therapies and qualified caregivers especially in expensive cities we need a network of people who understand what you are going through.
I really have a LOT on my PLATE trying to get my brick and mortar Event Venue opened. I’m doing this so my child will have something to INHERIT and generational wealth so I can afford him a life that is comparable to the one I gave his brother as a child.
I volunteered to join the Parents Association and was elected Vice President because I want to be the voice for the voiceless. To make sure that as we slowly get back to our “new normal” his demographic isn’t overlooked with all of the changes that are going on in our CITY, our WORLD.
That the services our children NEED are reimplemented because our predecessors worked so hard to secure them for the children.
The reason why I love this group is because the MEMBERS know EXACTLY what I’m going THROUGH! Sometimes it’s just a small note we leave each other or just sending hugs. Or reading a post and being like “damn I’m not the ONLY one”
I KNOW I make LIFE look easy. And in Ginny’s voice I live the life of Reilly. I’m thankful for my intelligence, tenacity and innate ability to make a WAY like my FATHER. But it’s so HARD doing EVERYTHING and this is the HARDEST thing I have ever faced! And I’ve FACED a lot. But JJ is so DOPE and the best kid anyone can ask for. He’s Like a Sponge and has come so FAR.
As I reflect on my 45 years on Earth I remember my Mother always telling me “you were born during a blackout and went to the other hospital by yourself” that was the hardest thing she had to do. Thats how I trust to send JJ outside every day. I keep stuff to MYSELF because people like to THROW things in your FACE and disrespect you. I’m being Candid because I KNOW what it’s like to HURT in SILENCE. To look like you have everything together yet actually JUGGLING.
You aren’t alone 💙
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