I Handed My Baby to a Stranger Because I Couldn’t Do It Anymore

Lisa opens up about raising two autistic children with very different needs, navigating school battles, masking, meltdowns, postnatal depression, and her own late autism diagnosis. In this honest conversation, she shares the reality behind the perfect family image, the heartbreak of watching a child struggle in silence, and the challenges of parenting children who don't fit neatly into society's expectations. We discuss: • Autism and masking in children • Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) • Postnatal depression and maternal mental health • School struggles and diagnosis battles • Meltdowns, anxiety and self-esteem • Late autism diagnosis in parents • Judgement, family life and finding support A powerful episode for parents, carers, educators and anyone wanting to better understand neurodivergent families. 🎧 Subscribe for more real conversations and real-life parenting stories every week. #Autism #ParentingPodcast #Neurodiversity #PDA #MaternalMentalHealth