Norfolk Wins, ARFID Real Talk & Finding Strength in the Chaos

In this heartfelt and honest episode, we reflect on how parenting an autistic child with ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) continues to shape our marriage and family life.

We start on a high note, sharing the surprising success of our recent trip to Norfolk — a rare win that felt huge. We talk through the little things that helped make it work, from planning strategies to mindset shifts, hoping our experience can help others navigating similar challenges.

As we move into a deeper conversation around ARFID, following ARFID Awareness Day, things get emotional. We open up about the things we wish we’d known earlier — from learning not to care what others think, to in hindsight wishing we’d had combi feeding to fall back on, and why a pressure-free approach has been so important.

We also get real about the serious lack of support for families like ours and the ongoing need for more awareness — not just among the public, but within the medical community too. And yes, there are some stories that are so ridiculous, they’ll make you laugh (because otherwise, you’d cry).

This episode is for every parent feeling unseen, every couple trying to stay connected through the storm, and anyone who wants to better understand what life is really like behind the label.

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