One of the biggest challenges I faced was that much of what I read about Autistic Burnout recovery went against everything the medical and parenting experts had told me.

As it turned out, our GP, the team at CAHMS, and even her psychiatrist hadn’t heard of Autistic Burnout.

I kept searching for answers, but no one seemed to understand what was happening to my child—or to me as her parent.

I felt so isolated, convinced I was the only one going through and  second-guessed every decision, wondering if I was making things worse.

The weight of responsibility was overwhelming. I had to rely on my intuition, making big changes to how I was parenting her and her siblings—sometimes getting it right, often making mistakes. I was new to this, and there was no map to guide me.

I spent years figuring it out through trial and error, questioning myself every step of the way. And on top of that, I had to confront my own internalized ableism and behaviorism—things I hadn’t even realized were shaping how I approached my child’s struggles.

However once I finally understood what my child needed—once I shifted my approach, trusted myself, and let go of the outdated parenting advice—I saw the difference. As she started to heal, I knew I was on the right track.

Over the course of a year, she recovered.

Now, nearly five years later, she’s living independently and attending university.

But what if I hadn’t had to do this alone?

What if I’d had a supportive community that got it—parents walking the same path, a guide who could show me the way, and a roadmap that could have saved me years of struggle?

Looking back, to my younger self and everything she went through to help her child, I see how much easier and less isolating this journey could have been if I’d had the right support from the start.

That’s why I do this work now—to give other parents the guidance and community I wish I’d had.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. Whether through my From Burnout to Balance membership or working with me as a coach, you’ll have the tools, support, and understanding that make all the difference—so you can stop feeling lost and start helping your child (and yourself) truly heal.