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Parent Unplugged

AUTISM CHANGED EVERYTHING

16 min18 juni 2026

What happens when the future you imagined for your child suddenly changes?

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, a father shares what it really felt like in the early days of his son’s autism diagnosis - the fear, the uncertainty, and the quiet grief that so many parents experience but rarely talk about.

From spiralling thoughts about the future…
to feeling like everyone else has it easier…
to questioning everything you thought parenting would be…

This is the reality behind the moments no one sees.

💔 “What you’re grieving, in a sense, is the life you imagined.”

We talk about:
- The emotional impact of an autism diagnosis
- The pressure parents feel to “do everything right”
- Feeling isolated in everyday situations
- Why grief can exist even when your child is right in front of you
- Learning to navigate a completely different version of parenthood

If you’re a parent feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or alone in this - this conversation will make you feel seen.

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