Cara Sutra

"Life is complicated, then parenting comes along, and parenting neurodivergent children adds a whole new layer of complexity."

Something new and intensely personal on the blog this week.

Parenting in a Neurodivergent Household: A Mother’s Reflection

https://carasutra.com/2026/03/parenting-neurodivergent-household/

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Parenting in a Neurodivergent Household: A Mother’s Reflection

A personal reflection on parenting in a neurodivergent household, raising autistic teens while navigating motherhood, illness and emotional labour. Intro to my Motherhood in Motion series.

Cara Sutra
Mar 9 at 2:35pmWeb
Show threadBernie Luckily Does ItMar 9
@carasutra From reading that I feel like you get what it's like to be autistic better than a lot of NT parents do.
Show threadCara SutraMar 9
@BernieDoesIt wow, thank you.
My husband is autistic, so are many friends and family. It's rare to meet anyone NT in my life these days! 😄
Show threadBernie Luckily Does ItMar 9
@carasutra We do tend to make friends with fellow autistics and pass our genes down, so when you meet one of us others often come along for the ride.
Show threadMcKenzieMar 9
@carasutra raising neurodivergent kids while managing your own chronic illness is one of the most invisible forms of caregiving. the emotional and physical load is real. thank you for putting this into words for others who are living it too.
Show threadCara SutraMar 10
@careclinic I agree. Thank you for reading it.