Practical Tips for Single Parents Raising Autistic Children | Autism Tips by Maria Borde

[@JBsManCave]

Apart of from being a single parent there are a lot of strong women doing this. Sadly, many fathers do not stick around when they are needed most. This isn't to say that the opposite isn't true because I have met may single fathers that owned up to their responsibility while the mother left. In the end, regardless of it being the father or the mother, the fact that you are on your own and doing the best for your child as a single parent is truly heroic.

[@rosaliadelossantos7215]

Since I'd become an autistic single parent, I haven't had a single day of silence or stillness, but not complaining, I'm really been pushed out of my boundaries, and been pulled out of my confort zone, never being, ever, alone, even on shower time, sometimes it gave me a hipe, and now and then I feel overwhelmed, but with my child, everything seems to be like hiking a roller coaster, and dispite all the shit I've been through , truly, I just want to be part of this!

[@MariaBorde]

I hope you get some rest Rosalia! (what a lovely name by the way). It is great to know your child has a very supportive parent.

[@francisyuweh706]

Single Dad with a sweet ausome son. Just praying to have the energy and just both of us healthy, so we could move forward in our journey happily.

[@MariaBorde]

Fantastic dad! I am sure you will have all the energy to continue being there for your son.

[@jewelhoward8905]

It’s 5 am and I’m watching videos when I should be sleep, I do this every night. I get 3-4 hours of sleep. I’m going to do this. Finally real advice. I’m overweight, I don’t do my hair, I don’t buy me new clothes, just horrible. I’m going to take my time

[@MariaBorde]

Jewel, thanks for sharing about your struggles. I hope my tips can help and make sure to take care of yourself.

[@JovaniMiller2001]

I felt this and as a person with autism and the 5th child outta two miscarriages (1999 and 2000) I came 2001 and also born with autism because the doctor told my mom back in 200 her uterus is messed up so her last child would of been born with autism or dead plus I came in 2001 April 1st 2001 Sometimes it’s rough being the autism child of my moms 3 kids because my dad was the only one to have patience with me my mom had my older sister at 16 years old when she was a freshman or a sophomore at Tucson high also my dad got father in high school than my mom did almost finishing high school at cholla but didn’t graduate the 12 grade it’s rough for me because I was the last problem outta my moms kids and my mom had a boy and a girl by brothers also my mom would mistreat me because of my siblings and everytime I would ask my brother for my game system when I was growing up my mom would physically abused me and on top of that I got sexually abused by my brother four times had a gun pointed at my head by him when I was 11 and another time pointed it at me when I was 11 6th grader at Mansfield so it’s tough ma’am I had it hard in my life my dads mom my dad and my dads side of family plus my mom side of family had more patients with me than my mom and siblings do

[@MariaBorde]

Wow, I am so sorry about all the things you endured in your life! How are you doing now?

[@XavierP333]

When someone asks me: "What is the toughest job you ever had in your life?" I reply: "The toughest job ever is being a single Dad of two autistic kids"

[@MariaBorde]

Wishing you all the best! Hang in there!

[@bernahometv5731]

You're wonderful dad and admirable dad. Stay strong and hopeful.

[@therocksbyclan]

I feel you.

[@Positivevibes3808]

This was beautiful

[@MariaBorde]

Thank you so much for the support! :)

[@sashasun596]

I find it so hard to hear how well other autistic children do a married parents and lots of money I don’t have these things their dad does not support us he makes our life hell going to court and doesn’t seem to understand their problems and the judge sees me in a bad light

[@MariaBorde]

Sorry to hear that Sasha, hang in there! I know it is hard not to compare but everyone's life is different and has challenges even if they don't seem to show it. You are a good mom and you are doing the BEST you can for your children, I promise you these challenges will not last forever. Sending you my best wishes.