Autism Mom Horror Stories: Share Your Experiences

One horror story could be when the mom tries to get proper educational support for her autistic child. She might face a lot of bureaucracy and resistance from the school system. For example, the school may not want to provide the necessary individualized education plan (IEP) or may try to cut corners on services. It's a nightmare for the mom as she has to fight tooth and nail just to ensure her child gets the basic education they deserve.

One horror story could be constantly fighting with insurance companies to get proper therapies covered for the autistic child. They often try to deny claims, leaving the mom desperate to find a way to pay for expensive but necessary treatments.

A common horror story is social isolation. Moms often find that their social lives are severely restricted. Their friends may not understand why they can't just leave their autistic child with a sitter and go out. So, they end up feeling alone. Also, financial stress is huge. Therapies for autism can be very expensive and insurance may not cover everything. So, moms have to constantly worry about how to afford the best care for their kids.

One horror story could be a mom constantly facing judgment from others. People might not understand her child's autism - related behaviors and blame her for not 'controlling' the child. For example, in public places like stores, when the child has a meltdown due to sensory overload, strangers stare and make unkind remarks.

I don't have a personal 'true mom pantyhose story' myself, but I've heard from a friend. Her mom always wore pantyhose to work. One day, she had an important meeting and accidentally got a run in her pantyhose. She quickly used clear nail polish to stop it from getting worse. It was a simple but effective solution that showed her mom's resourcefulness.

One true mom tickling story is when my mom used to tickle me to wake me up in the morning. It was a gentle and fun way to start the day. She would tickle my feet and I would giggle and jump out of bed.

I knew a stepmom who was really mean. She would make her stepson do all the household chores while her own kids just played around. And whenever the stepson made a small mistake, she would scold him harshly, but when her own children did the same thing, she would just laugh it off. It was so unfair for the poor stepson.

Many moms face the horror of having no support network. Their families may not understand the needs of the autistic child, leaving the mom to do everything on her own, from taking care of daily needs to handling all the medical and therapy appointments.

One horror story could be dealing with the lack of understanding from schools. For example, an Autism Warrior Mom might face a school that refuses to provide the necessary accommodations for her autistic child. They might not understand the importance of a sensory - friendly environment or individualized education plans, leaving the child to struggle in a mainstream setting without proper support.

One time, I was trying on my mom's big, flowy dress just for fun. I put on some of her old jewelry too. Suddenly, she walked in. She was a bit surprised at first but then she just laughed and told me I looked like a little princess. It was an embarrassing yet fun moment.