“Stories That Move Us” Series: Non-Traditional Parenting
Being a mother is a constant learning process, but being the mother of Georgia—now 10 years old—has taught me the true meaning of resilience. She was diagnosed with ASD early on, at two and a half years old, followed by an ADHD diagnosis at age five.
At the time, I faced a double challenge: Georgia was still a 10-month-old baby when I became pregnant again. How could I balance therapies, work, school, and household responsibilities?
My ultimate goal has always been singular: to prepare her to be a functional adult. And each of her achievements is a collective victory. Today, Georgia is the top student in her class, without needing adapted activities, and she’s already a red belt in karate. At home, simple checklists help guide her independence and organization.
But this journey isn’t one I take alone. At work, I find opportunities within diversity and inclusion initiatives to share my experiences and, above all, to keep learning. Having an environment that listens and welcomes transforms the weight of the challenge into pride in our triumphs.
When a company embraces neurodiversity, it doesn’t just support the employee—it propels the future of an entire family.