August 31, 2022

To The New Mama at Therapy

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To the new Mama,

I met you today as I was taking Lexi to therapy. It was your son’s first day.

I could tell right away that you were overwhelmed.

Nervous about your son. Wondering how it went. Praying he didn’t have anxiety the whole time. Hoping you made the right decision.

Your emotions overwhelmed me with compassion. I wanted to hug you…I DID hug you and later I apologized for invading your space.

You told me briefly about your story. Your long road to diagnosis. How you waited so long for your appointment to find out THE DAY BEFORE that they wouldn’t take you insurance. Followed by an additional year wait to get into another facility.

I wanted to cry. I can’t even imagine how hard this wait was for you. Our babies shouldn’t have to wait around for a diagnosis that will help them get what they need. That will help them be successful.

I got to meet your son before we parted ways.

He was perfect.

I live a parallel life.

Sometimes I cry, and that is okay.Sometimes I feel defeated, and that is okay.

Sometimes I wish I was told these things are okay.

So I will tell you…it IS okay!

But I will also tell you this; Don’t live in the sorrow. Always try to find the hope and the joy.

Even when it is hard.

You are an amazing Mama. You are doing everything right. It does get easier….even though some days it may not feel like it does.

You got this Mama.

You got this!

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Elissa McFarland

My name is Elissa McFarland. I am an intervention specialist, wife, and mother of two amazing daughters Aleena and Lexi. My youngest daughter Lexi was diagnosed with autism and the inspiration behind my Facebook page Life with Lexi. I enjoy writing about our day to day life and bringing awareness to others about what life with autism looks like. You can follow our journey at Life with Lexi on Facebook.

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