@domesticblisters: Replying to @Mariah Chopstick I’m not denying how isolating it can be in that parents deserve support. But this is the wrong way to go about it. #autismmom
I don't think id have a relationship at all with my mom If she posted my childhood meltdowns online. I heard her speaking to a friend on the phone ONCE and it irreversibly changed how I share my life.
2024-10-31 16:28:52
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Auddy🍉 :
😁😁😁
2024-11-20 21:20:28
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Jen_with1n :
Why would I need to show my child in their challenges to connect. I don’t.
2024-10-31 01:01:28
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Honey :
It’s WILD that parents forget: We have to answer to ADULTS someday. They won’t be little forever. (That perspective has influenced my choices more than anything else.)
2024-10-30 19:21:09
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Cameron🏞️ :
my mom needed a community in the 2000s so she joined private Facebook groups, and went to disability conferences, and kept her Facebook page private so she could post freely without worry
2024-10-30 21:46:14
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Harika :
When i divorced in 2012, our judgment had verbiage that our kid could not be posted on social media. Our almost adult kid is now so very GRATEFUL for this clause as they DON’T have a digital footprint
2024-10-30 20:16:54
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Grim :
that's such a weird comment. I'm open about how hard it is to be a caregiver but 95% of the people I lean on don't even know my son's name
2024-10-30 20:33:13
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Kayleigh :
It’s one thing to vent about your frustrations. It is something completely different to put your child all over the internet. You can still posts about your feelings and struggles without putting your
2024-10-30 19:06:25
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Busted Button :
I’ve got a severely disabled 18 year old. There are endless private support groups. I get the truly lonely isolation, but exploitation solves zero problems. Exploiting our kids is NEVER necessary.
2024-10-30 19:31:43
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Katie Veloso :
you manage this so well ..love your work
2024-10-30 19:17:28
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scarlett.rope.hall :
Oh no maam. I’m just sitting here being thoroughly lonely and also maintaining my child’s dignity.
2024-10-30 19:01:50
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Lorelei Bachman :
My dr suggested I film a meltdown for my autistic son as a teaching tool when he was around 11. It never went further than my camera and I still regret it. I felt exploitative and he felt shamed.
2024-10-31 15:04:30
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TiinaK :
you speak the truth that's hard to hear. I don't think most of us understand the impact of internet on our lives. We don't have the village to raise our kids any more and go look everywhere
2024-10-30 20:38:29
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Ky Renee :
The delete fest I've gone in in the last few years. They're just comments in a group but I don't know what could happen with it in the future.
2024-10-30 22:30:54
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lara_j7 :
Thank you for standing up for children’s privacy.
2024-10-30 22:26:35
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Breanna Brown :
as a mother to a severely disabled child, total needs, I have days where I need to say things I don't want my child to hear bc I'm just so drained but I WILL NOT put it in an area where my child can
2024-10-30 19:20:51
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BossBabeHealing :
Mine just busted my lip. Because it’s bedtime. That’s it. Hard af.
2024-10-31 04:00:22
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hkl8181 :
Agree
2024-10-30 19:02:14
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Claire-Louise :
there are PRIVATE support groups everywhere where people can connect with parents in similar situations. the "I need connection" is such an excuse.
2024-10-31 15:58:33
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jadedshine :
as a mum..( mine early 20s) .. its so damn hard to be a parent today...
this is a really great tough convo and I appreciate the honesty you bring. I'm in harmony- n applaud your clarity.
2024-10-31 09:32:04
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if I need connection regarding my kids I can just call my step mom and vent I have some how managed to go five years without posting videos of my kids melting online 🥴
2024-10-30 19:04:20
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Alicornofdoom :
For real. The group chat has heard a lot of WTF-ery from my household over the years- they also have CONTEXT, and know that kids are kids, and know that my kids aren’t the sum of their worst moments.
2024-10-30 20:43:45
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mommalong714 :
I have watched parents of adult children in active addiction film and post.. for awareness? And tell their story. Never ok.
2024-10-30 19:43:09
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Lou :
My friend has a non verbal, autistic 18 year old. It has been rough for everyone. She vents to me. To our friends. Privately. She doesn’t post his melt downs for clout.
2024-10-30 19:15:01
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Mara :
nailed it. our sacrifices as parents does not give us the right to sacrifice our child's rights because we have big feelings.
2024-10-30 19:13:19
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Beep Boop :
You can talk openly about difficulties of parenting without sharing videos of your children. It really shouldn’t be difficult. Not everything belongs on the internet.
2024-11-01 12:20:03
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🪇🦀Dusky🦀🪇 :
1000% this. BC the kids name and face are attached, and people keep forgetting that the internet is forever. I'm
2024-10-30 22:24:08
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playswithscissors :
Thank you.
2024-10-30 20:42:10
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Mel Debono :
Soliciting your child’s meltdown as an advertisement for friends 😅😳 there might be a better way for that 🚩🚩🚩
2024-10-30 20:41:41
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Crush goals & read books :
People do not seem to grasp that on the internet there is no limit to the number of people who could see your child. Would anyone feel it appropriate to take a child who is having a hard time on stage
2024-10-30 20:34:40
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Breaking Negative Bonds :
These parents make these decisions from a place of privilege. Of not having to grow up with the consequences of their entire life being judged online. Jobs, bullying, privacy etc. 🥺 I feel for kids
2024-10-30 20:23:40
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Audrey 🔮 :
I have a teenager with autism and IED and NOT ONCE have I posted one of his meltdowns to find connection. I join support groups and talk about it with other parents who get it without needing to see.
2024-10-30 20:12:10
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Dr. Nancy Weaver :
Connection and solidarity are so important. There are many ways to achieve that without compromising the safety of your child or disrespecting your child.
2024-10-31 00:43:53
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Sazz, The Autlaw :
They have no idea that they damage the perception of autistic people and their own child. They have no idea of the trauma. they are inflicting on their children
2024-10-30 20:50:18
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peacheakie :
We live in such a wild either/or culture right now instead of both/and. You can both find connection with other adults and protect your child’s internet footprint at the same time.
2024-10-30 20:45:50
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Nickette :
As a parent with a child who is non verbal w/ asd I so agree with this. I wanted so badly to connect with those who experienced the same difficulties but thought very hard before posting anything about my child.
2024-10-30 20:28:21
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Sarah C. :
All my best girl friends have neurotypical children so sharing with them isn’t always easy or helpful. Still would never post about my daughter melting down on the internet. Ever.
2024-10-30 20:16:46
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LBQuin :
I think this is a symptom of looking for connection distantly, through social media, instead of looking within our own communities and building groups and support.
2024-10-30 19:54:10
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Nesryn247 :
Been a parent for 17 years and have managed to never post anything online that could damage the perception of my child or cause any form of humiliation as they grow. There are many FB groups you can post anon. no need to tiktok it🤷
2024-10-30 19:52:19
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☀️ ♍ 💘 🪐 Gemini :
when did we forget that the internet is forever, and if you need to talk through some drama or trauma that's what a therapist is for
2024-10-30 19:47:28
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Christina :
This.
2024-10-30 19:34:39
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YourWitchyFriendAmie :
It’s me and a friend messaging about the struggles, not me and ten thousand strangers and the forever ness of the internet.
2024-10-30 19:21:33
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Sherri Dykeman :
This hits me in a way I've never considered. Thank you for this. Having kids who are old enough for social media definitely makes you think before you post in so many ways.
2025-01-24 04:14:49
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Karen :
I don’t post pictures of my kids online. My kids are in their 30s. This place has a lot of toxicity and I don’t want any of that for them because I want attention.
2024-12-13 12:46:51
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Rachelle Fortier :
I mean why would you need to publicly share your kid's vulnerable moment in order to connect with people online.
2024-11-05 13:31:35
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Saskia 🦋Love Life :
I absolutely agree
2024-11-03 21:35:14
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Twildz :
I only joined a pda group because the cornerstone of the group is autistic voices & not parental support. As a pda audhd adult, I'm so triggered by the child blaming. I love the group becuz its
2024-11-03 03:39:32
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Ken :
😳😳😳
2024-11-02 17:13:38
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