That’s my story too. I cried my cry and said this is her NORMAL.
2026-05-20 18:06:15
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Tanesha Milndere-( rd c n 😆 :
🥺🥺 some people will never understand how this feels…
2026-05-19 14:12:10
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Dee 🌸 :
I understand the feeling! While we love our autistic children. It hurts to see where our children could have been. You are doing great and remember comparison is a thief of joy
2026-05-18 21:35:27
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Amber_nh09 :
My daughter is 2 going on 3 and my nephew is 11 months and is already surpassing her in so much and it hurts so bad, but I love seeing him grow and learn, in a way it heals a part of me because I feel I’ve missed out on so much. Don’t get me wrong some days I see him and I go home and cry and cry, but I know my girl is going to talk. I have faith the lord will give her a voice to speak and I can’t wait!
2026-05-24 02:19:58
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meechiemeech25 :
As someone on the other side : we feel the same grief you feel just in the sense of we subconsciously don’t want to make you feel uncomfortable… My daughter dims her light when my niece is around and I get so upset that she does but I understand why she does and she says “ mom she do things different because her fun is different “ she loves her cousin .
2026-05-26 12:37:27
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Jennifer Gonzalez :
Me and my sister were pregnant at the same time our daughters are the same age and I have a brother that’s a year older than my daughter and my daughter is special needs. They all grew up together. They are learning to drive while I’m still showering and brushing my daughter’s teeth. I know the feeling ❤️🩹
2026-05-19 18:51:01
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CandaceM :
My niece is 9 days older than my son. I made a video about how my niece rejected my son trying to socialize with her. It hurts, but all we can do is keep going.
2026-06-05 17:19:52
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Bellsmom❤️❤️ :
It’s not exactly the same but my daughter is autistic and she’s verbal but definitely not at the same mental age as others her age and it’s so hard to watch her try to interact with cousins or others kids and they aren’t the same and often don’t want to play 😞 stay strong momma they reach goals differently but they are made perfect in their own ways 💕
2026-05-17 02:06:40
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numba1stunna :
I sympathize with you…deeply. But comparing her growth and her milestones to other children, who btw aren’t even neurodivergent like her will leave you with a heavy heart and a feeling of disappointment every single time. Comparison is the literal thief of joy
2026-05-20 17:12:27
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Kravenaught22 :
You got the one meant for you. One day you will understand why, for now just love her and teach her as much as you can. Your blessing isn’t any less, just differently blessed❤️
2026-05-17 22:29:18
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✨✨✨ :
I totally understand how you feel! All of my husbands siblings were pregnant at the same time as me. My daughter is a couple of months older and they started passing her in mile stones when she was as little at 1 years old. Sometimes it makes me sad but I know she’s safe with me and I’m the best one to be her momma 🩷
2026-05-19 14:38:04
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Robbie Nieves :
Same. Me and both my sisters were pregnant at the same time all 3 of our oldest are 3 months apart and my son is the only one who has autism
2026-05-18 20:27:49
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jedicat5 :
But she is still an amazing child. 🥰
2026-05-20 02:57:53
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Allison AD :
I know this feeling ❤️i try to remember it's just a different experience. no better, no worse, just different
2026-05-16 21:03:18
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Lisa Pacheco :
You’re doing a great job, just in case nobody has told you lately, keep it up! ❤️
2026-05-16 18:53:28
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Babs :
Oh my god that pain 🥺🥺🥺 I am sending you so much love. Its so hard for me as well.
2026-05-19 21:51:39
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RealT0kImNLove :
Me. 7 years in and it does not get better. Just out here fakin it til we make it 🙃🫠
2026-05-19 22:53:48
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Jessica Asumabarty :
There's nothing wrong in finding the peace within different. It's a long battle, find peace where you can.
2026-05-16 19:57:01
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elysianbeautyandbrow :
It’s ok the grieve the life you thought you would have. That helped me with my severely autistic child whose life will look nothing like what I thought it would. When you accept fully you will start to see more of the good and unique life / experiences of your child.
2026-05-26 13:52:54
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user7150282997033 :
I understand the feeling 😔 sometimes I grief the lifestyle I would have wanted for my child.
2026-05-20 04:47:37
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Mariv2025 :
Same. Both my siblings have children around the age of both of my ASD kids. It’s a completely different world
2026-05-16 20:45:54
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🖤Kasey_Maree🖤 :
Your amazing don’t be hard on yourself
2026-05-16 19:19:35
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taylorr__smithh :
Same 🥺
2026-05-19 00:30:35
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Nicole Nichelle :
Same. My son has 6 cousins his age.
2026-05-17 03:27:25
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UMassMaryJ :
I completely know how you feel
2026-05-18 13:32:26
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