Chapter 3: Creating a Safe World for Noah: A Father's Journey

About this episode

Angel Santana Jr shares his journey of creating a safe world for his son Noah, navigating the challenges of autism with faith and presence.

A moment becomes the start of a raw, honest story about recognizing autism and the real work that follows. In Chapter 3, ”Creating a Safe World for Noah,” Angel moves past diagnoses and appointments into the quiet, everyday questions: what calms Noah, what overwhelms him, and how do you build safety when answers don’t come all at once? Angel shares the pressure to get it right and the freeing shift toward presence over perfection. With faith as his anchor, he walks listeners through trial and error, the hard days, and the small victories, offering a compassionate roadmap for any parent learning to listen, adjust, and love through the unknown. Tune in and be reminded that safety starts with showing up.

People in this episode

Host: Angel Santana Jr

Topics covered

• autism
• parenting
• mental health
• safety
• faith
• personal journey

Keywords

• autism
• parenting
• safety
• faith
• mental health
• personal growth
• listening

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