<p>This episode is a breath for every SEND/Neurodivergent parent and carer who wonders why they are so tired, even when nothing “big” happened. The truth? You are not lazy. You are not doing it wrong. You are carrying more than most people will ever understand.</p><p>In this episode, I hold space for the unspoken exhaustion, invisible labour, and quiet strength of parents raising Autistic and ADHD children.</p><p>You are not alone. You are not too much. And you are still standing. This episode is for you.</p><p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p><ul><li>Why you feel so overwhelmed (even when you think you “should be coping”)</li><li>What nobody sees about the emotional load of SEND parenting</li><li>How laughter, joy, and small silences still show up in the chaos</li><li>The myth of “getting it right”</li><li>Listener questions in Ask Brooklyn</li><li>Gentle affirmations to help you rest</li></ul><p><strong>You don’t need fixing. You just need space.</strong> Let this be it.</p><p></p><p><strong>Stay Connected with Inclusive Stories</strong></p><p>We love hearing from our community! Whether you have a question, want to share your story, or collaborate, here’s how you can reach us:</p><p><strong>Website:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.inclusivestoriesbox.co.uk/">www.inclusivestoriesbox.co.uk</a> 📧 <strong>Email:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">info@</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.inclusivestories.com">inclusivestoriesbox.co.uk</a> <strong>Instagram:</strong> <a target="_new" rel="noopener" class="" href="https://www.instagram.com/inclusivestories/">@inclusivestories</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/inclusivestories/"> </a>📘 <strong>TikTok: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@inclusivestoriesbox/photo/7475361383501057302">@Inclusivestoriesbox</a> <strong>Facebook:</strong> <a target="_new" rel="noopener" class="" href="https://www.facebook.com/inclusivestoriesbox/">Inclusive Stories </a><strong>YouTube:</strong> <a target="_new" rel="noopener" class="" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jFnitIvfgqkyiQUnhVM0A">Inclusive Stories Box</a> <strong>Podcast Home:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.inclusivestoriesbox.co.uk/podcast">Inclusive Stories Podcast</a></p><p>If you’re a parent, carer, educator or advocate looking for inclusive children’s books and sensory-friendly resources, we’d love to welcome you into our growing family.</p><p>Music by Sergei Chetvertnykh from Pixabay</p><p>#SENDMum #NeurodivergentParent #AutismAwareness #InclusiveStoriesAfterDark</p>