Faith For Autism Moms | God, Autism, & Christian Support for Disability Parenting

18 | Before Advocacy, There Was Silence: Reclaiming Your Voice as a Mom & Neurodivergent Advocate


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Before we learned to advocate for our children, many of us had to unlearn a lifetime of silence. In this raw and powerful episode of Be Mighty Mom, Ash shares the hidden history of autism parenting. From the damaging “refrigerator mom” era to the fierce women who broke the silence. Learn how trauma, politeness, and people-pleasing shaped generations of moms, and how to reclaim your voice, step into advocacy with confidence, and become an ally to the broader autistic community. This episode is your roadmap to speaking up, even when your voice shakes.

🎧 Topics include:

  • ​The roots of generational silence in parenting
  • ​History of autism advocacy and the moms who led the way
  • Whether you're just beginning to speak up or you're burnt out from doing it all, this episode will leave you seen, empowered, and ready to rise.

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    Faith For Autism Moms | God, Autism, & Christian Support for Disability ParentingBy Ash Dion