Episode 129 - Community Revealed My Strength with Mitzi

Episode 129 - Community Revealed My Strength with Mitzi

From Autism for Badass Moms by Rashidah Cartwright

March 10, 2026 · 1h 7m

About this episode

Mitzi shares her transformative experience of finding community as an autism mom, highlighting the importance of support and understanding.

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Autism for Badass Moms, host Rashidah welcomes Mitzi, who traveled from Yonkers, New York, to join us in the studio for an honest conversation about the life-changing power of community. Many autism moms begin their journey feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and unsure where to turn. Between navigating diagnoses, therapies, school systems, and daily life, the path can feel incredibly lonely. In many communities, autism is still misunderstood or rarely talked about, leaving mothers to carry the emotional and logistical weight largely on their own. But what happens when you finally find your people? In this episode, Mitzi shares how community became the turning point in her journey as an autism mom. What once felt like isolation transformed into empowerment when she connected with others who understood her experiences without judgment or explanation. Through shared stories, support, and understanding, the community revealed a strength she didn’t even know she had. This episode is a reminder that no autism mom should have to navigate this journey alone. In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 Introduction and Mitzi’s Journey Begins 01:41 Early Signs…

People in this episode

Host: Rashidah Cartwright

Guest: Mitzi

Topics covered

  • community support
  • autism journey
  • motherhood
  • empowerment
  • isolation
  • advocacy

Keywords

  • autism
  • community
  • support
  • motherhood
  • empowerment
  • diagnosis
  • advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Yonkers, New York

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