The Grit and Grind of Autism- Finding Light Along the Journey
Let’s be real — autism parenting is tough. It’s gritty, it’s raw, and it can feel unbelievably lonely.
Welcome to the space where we say the quiet parts out loud. We’re diving into the messy, emotional, unfiltered truth of raising a child with autism — the things most people are afraid to talk about. These are the conversations that need to happen.
If you’ve ever felt isolated, judged, exhausted, or like no one truly gets it — this is for you.
This journey isn’t easy, but there is light to be found — in connection, in truth, in resilience. Together, we’ll explore tools, share stories, and hold space for the hard stuff and the hope.
The Grit and Grind of Autism- Finding Light Along the Journey
Special Needs Mother & Therapist Angie Noppenberger Shares Her Tool-Kit With Us
Angie Noppenberger is just a person trying to get by day by day and navigating what life brings to her. She is a mother of two special needs children who light up the world, a mental health therapist with 20 years of experience, and a wife married for 20 years to a wonderful and supportive husband. She is also a sister, a niece, an aunt, a daughter, and a friend.
References from pod discussion noted below:
Podcasts
Huberman Lab (full of valuable information on taking care of yourself)
NPR's Up First (helps with perspective taking and what is happening on a global level)
Books
Atomic Habits by James Clear (helps with creating systems to make life easier)
How Emotions are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett (body budgeting concept)
Think Again by Adam Grant (revising)
The Last Best Cure by Donna Jackson Nakazawa (beautiful book that opened my eyes and allowed me to accept my sensitivity)
Bonus Recommendation 😀
Serenity Now Button
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