In this episode Dr. Annette Nunez and Maylene Johnson chat with momrenuer, Bernadette Henry.  Bernadette shares her experience of being a mom to her two sons with autism and the importance of self-care as being a mindset.  She reveals how jumping rope is her form of self-care and how this love has led her to be on TV shows, commercials, and to lead jump rope fitness challenges.  Bernadette's story is the true meaning of empowerment and how she transformed her mental, emotional, and physical journey into a positive mindset that inspires many.

 

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MINDSHIFT (takeaways)

1. If you are an autism mom, definitely take the time to accept the diagnosis. You will feel anger and grief and it is important to work through those phases. The more you accept your child's diagnosis the more you are able to help them to get the services they need.
2. If you have unresolved issues from past... go get help! Seek help from a professional or it will keep you in bondage and you won't be able to move on to the next level in your life.
3. Find something that you enjoy and take that time for self-care. It's easier said than done, but you have to find a way or you'll end up driving yourself insane or sick.