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Trauma & Autism

My Friend Autism

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The Trauma of Parenting a Child With Autism

Sandy Sam says parenting an autistic child gave her CPTSD. She believes the experience of that parenting experience being so different has caused trauma. This is where trauma can be really complicated for neurodivergent people, she says. 'I think it's important sometimes just to say things that maybe people think you're not supposed to say'

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