She is Fairy Funny and Wise Mary Fairy BoBerry

Autism families become isolated, and many people in your circle don’t know what you are dealing with. As a mom, you feel overwhelmed and full of mom guilt. You often think it’s your fault and there’s more you can do. How do you accept and understand your kid is just like any other, only that they need different things? What coping mechanisms are to lower your anxiety, self-soothe, and smooth your journey?
 

In today’s episode, Mary Justice, well-known as “maryfairyboberry”,  joins us to share her story as an Autism mom and her coping mechanisms. From her son Archer's diagnosis with Autism at three years,  why it was hard to accept, mom guilt, self-compassion to coping mechanisms that eased the journey.

In addition, Mary shares her experience with public judgment, getting a lot of stares, why she is so connected with the inclusion of kids with special needs, and where the world is moving in handling autistic cases.

Tune in for this and much more insights for Autism parents!

During this episode, you will learn about;

[01:39] Why Mary Justice came up with “maryfairyboberry”

[03:33] What inspired her Instagram post on love for Autism parents

[06:41] Mary’s overwhelming phase and mom guilt after her son’s diagnosis

[11:04] Mary’s coping mechanisms as an autistic parent

[20:10]  Mary’s interesting poem on just being good enough parents.

[24:20]  Judgment for autistic parents. Mary shares her most breathtaking experience with her son

[28:30] Why Mary is connected with the idea of inclusion of kids with needs

[35:00] Is the world moving in the right direction in the collective understanding of autistic people

[43:25]  Mary’s favorite reality show

[47:54] Best Halloween story for autistic kids

[49:24] How to connect with Mary Justice

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