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Scenario

When family members reject your neurodivergent child

My 8-year-old son with autism had a meltdown at his cousin's birthday party and my sister-in-law said maybe we should skip family events until he learns to behave and I have not stopped crying since yesterday.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The collision between unconditional love for your child and conditional acceptance from family creates an impossible choice between belonging and protection.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parenting a child with disability or neurodivergence?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.