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Scenario

When special needs advocacy consumes parental identity

My son has autism and I spend all my time researching therapies and advocating for services and I have forgotten who I am outside of being his mother.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The intensity of advocacy requirements can eclipse personal selfhood while serving legitimate protective functions.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The philosophy of parenthood — why and what for?”

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.