How do friendships change when you're raising a child with autism? Toni and Kate talk autism parenting, changing friendships, support systems, and finding people who truly understand your family.

Sometimes the invitations slow down, plans become harder, and people who once felt close begin to feel more like acquaintances. They talk about what real support looks like, accepting help, family judgment, grief, and finding friends who understand without needing every part of your life explained.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 On This Episode...
01:19 An Unexpected Trip to the ER
02:49 Kate Talks About Greyson's 10th Birthday
04:56 When Friendships Change
07:15 When Friends Become Acquaintances
11:36 When Plans Stop Being Simple
13:44 The Friends Who Come to You
16:34 Letting People See the Mess
18:40 What Support Actually Looks Like
21:40 When the Invites Stop
25:19 When Family Doesn't Understand
28:09 Grief, Acceptance and Letting Go
30:17 Kate Shares a Personal Update
33:28 Finding People Who Get It
35:58 Making New Connections
39:32 When Friendship Changes, Not Ends

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CREDITS

Hosts:
Toni Toole: LinkedIn
Kate Martin: LinkedIn

Producer:
Mike Axe: LinkedIn

Editor:
Derek Kedell: LinkedIn

Theme Song From:
Derek Martin: LinkedIn