28. The Truth About Milestones

27/03/2025 26 min

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Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum and often feel like no one truly understands your journey? You’ve found your people!Join Chris and Becky, parents to a profoundly autistic, non-verbal 17-year-old, as they share real stories from their life—covering everything from meltdowns to milestones, and everything in between. We get it, and we’re here for you.This week on the podcast, we’re talking about the emotional rollercoaster of milestones. As parents, we celebrate every bit of progress our child makes—but sometimes, milestones also bring a bittersweet feeling. You can be overjoyed at what they’ve achieved while also grieving the things that still feel out of reach. And guess what? That’s completely okay. This episode is all about giving yourself permission to feel it all—without guilt or judgment. Join us as we share our experiences, the lessons we’ve learned, and why embracing all your emotions is so important on this journey.   In celebration of Bridger's Birthday Becky is offering a FREE life coaching session over Zoom to ANY of our listeners. She will coach you on any topic that you want to make progress on: Relationships, Parenting, Health/Weightloss, Goals, Emotions, Thinking thoughts that will serve you better. Anything. Just email "Happy Birthday Bridger!" to [email protected] and she will send you a link to schedule.Thank you for being here and tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support means the world.More ways to connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feeling overwhelmed as an AUTISM MOM? Grab my FREE guide to reclaim your peace:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to spread unity and acceptance? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover clothing that celebrates CONNECTION, ACCEPTANCE, and AUTISM. Together, let’s bridge the gap!