Two words: half term. This week it's just the two of us, no guest and no set topic, just real life. We have completely different lives and completely different children, all under the umbrella of the word autism, and we can still relate to each other as parents. In this episode we talk about: - Day two of half term, and the honest reality of juggling it all when your child needs you every minute - Feeling burnt out, and the worry about the future and when respite will ever come - Why being so mindful about what you share online can feel impossible - What happens when a reel goes big and the trolls turn up, the comments we got, and why we don't expect special treatment, just understanding - Getting a diagnosis early, and what it's like when school sees one child and home sees another - Masking, and why a child can look like they're doing "so well" until they get home - The fear that support only arrives when a child hits crisis, and why we will always keep fighting for our children If you've ever felt like you're failing, or been judged from a tiny window into your life, you're not alone. 👉 Join our Patreon for more support, community and behind-the-scenes content: https://patreon.com/NotYourTypical 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on autism, SEND parenting and real family stories. Sponsored by B&W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #autism #adhd #specialeducation #neurodivergent #autismparenting #SENDparenting #autismawareness #awareness