@mama.shyy: I don’t talk about this part very often because it’s hard to put into words… Being a mom to a nonverbal autistic child comes with a kind of heartbreak that never really leaves. Every single day I’m trying my best to meet her needs, make her happy, keep her comfortable, and help her thrive… but the truth is, I don’t always know if I’m getting it right. I can’t ask her how her day was. I can’t ask her what hurts. I can’t ask her if she’s happy or if she needs something different. So I spend a lot of time wondering. Wondering if she’s satisfied. Wondering if she’s understood. Wondering if she knows how deeply she is loved. The mom guilt is heavy sometimes because when your child can’t tell you what they need, you carry the weight of trying to figure it out on your own. I love my daughter more than words could ever explain. I just wish, sometimes, that she could use her words to tell me what she’s thinking too. To the parents raising nonverbal children: I see you. This journey can be beautiful and heartbreaking all at the same time❤️‍🩹 #realisticmomlife #momtok #autism #momguilt #fyp

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kathryndenny
Kathryn Denny :
Oh I wanna give you the biggest hug 🥺🫂just know, your feelings are valid ❤️as a fellow mum to a non-speaking 7yo boy, I can say with certainty that your little girl understands what you’re saying & she knows just how much you love her. I guarantee she understands far more than anyone could fathom - but she just can’t coordinate her body & motor skills to prove it or show it yet. The biggest shift for me happened when I switched the goal from speaking to communicating. Presuming competence by believing they’re in there, listening, and understanding everything you say to them and around them. Talking to them as you would any other child. Recognising that all behaviour is a form of communication = their way of speaking to you. Whether it’s darting eye contact to say yes, or hand leading to take you to something they need help with, maybe it’s sudden hyperactivity or distress because they’re in pain, could be re-playing a specific song or video repeatedly because the lyrics or script has an underlying message to it, or it could even look like coughing repeatedly to express frustration - it’s all communication attempts. If I could rewind time and go back to my boy at 2yo I would introduce an AAC from the get go.. something like LAMP words for life on an iPad (which we have now) or PECS visual cards, perhaps even sign language - just as many different forms of communication as possible hoping one works.. whilst acknowledging & figuring out all the non-verbal communication they’re already using to try express themselves. Even if there’s zero interest from them to engage or use an AAC - modelling the device / talker yourself from their POV helps them understand that it’s their voice, and the possibilities of how it can communicate for them. Eg. when you say to her “I love you” you would model back on the talker “I love you mummy” and respond back to her as if she really said it. The rough patches you’re going through will come and go, but from my experience it’s always communication attempts for an underlying issue. You’re doing an amazing job mama! I know it’s not easy, it can feel heartbreaking and unfair. But she’s so lucky to have you. ❤️
2026-06-23 02:29:01
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ashlynelaine
Ash :
I am in tears shy 😭 we’re here to listen and more people understand then you think 💕 ITS HARD and the mom guilt is the worst part I swear it could take me out some days.
2026-06-24 21:05:45
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tiffanydavis371
Tiffany Davis :
PECS mama!! It will help with communication SOOOOOO much ❤️
2026-06-28 23:07:31
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mikwillmadeit
mikalynn :) :
Oh she KNOWS that you love her, you’re doing a great job mama. Rooting for you❤️❤️
2026-06-23 00:47:34
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kayla4201791
💛red420💛|SAHM|MAMA TO 3 :
Coming from another momma of a disabled kiddo (not autism, Williams syndrome) thank you for reminding me I’m
2026-06-25 13:37:14
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kimmy215
Kimmy🇨🇦 :
You are doing an amazing job, one day at a time! As an EA for a school board, working with children with autism that are non-verbal. Sometimes a communication device is something they will use, it’s worth a try so maybe she can communicate with you
2026-06-23 00:53:50
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ckd130
ckd13 :
Shy! My girl is lvl 2 and nonverbal almost three this is the most I’ve ever related to content! The mom guilt is like a blanket wrapped around… girl i understand!! Please just love yourself too!! She knows what you’re saying she just can’t tell you back which sometimes is the worst feeling ever, I know it. Your baby is hitting her own milestones it will happen me and my girl will pray for you and her💚
2026-06-25 16:28:58
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mellaramiee
Mel🪶🤍 :
As a fellow mama of two autistic kids, one being nonverbal, I relate to how you are feeling. Nothing prepares you for the sadness you feel as a parent feeling so helpless. I know she can’t tell you that she loves you back but I know she feels your love for her ♥️
2026-06-23 01:45:49
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virtualview
Jenna willison :
Seeing your heart break made me cry you got this momma and to your question about does she even know what you are saying when you tell her you love her babes she can feel it cause you know what you show up through the good the bad and the ugly and you show her that she is always first in your world trust me when I say this she knows you love her when she’s older she isn’t gunna be able to think where was anyone else because YOU MAMA were the one clapping for her the loudest YOU ARE DOING AN AMAZING JOB !! 💕💕💕
2026-06-28 08:03:02
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bubblese89
BubblesE89 :
my son has profound autism with other diagnosis aslong side it...I fully feel you in this video, I see you. I promise when you tell her she loves you she knows. my son is non verbal, took me 8 years of telling me I love him for him to say it back. ur strong, even when u feel like ur not. keep going it will all be worth it when u see the rewards of your hard work. keep going mumma ❤️
2026-06-23 14:32:37
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user962069092
user962069 :
Mama she knows you love her🥰 while she doesn’t talk verbally, she talks to you mama and those smiles and those twinkly eyes are her talking and saying “mama, you’re doing everything right. I am so blessed to have you as my mommy. I love you mama!” You’ve got this😭🥰 days like these are rough. My autistic baby is 6 🥰
2026-06-23 04:55:36
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cmarie.ee
mariee. :
so so proud of you mamas🤍
2026-06-23 00:47:45
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madiipaiig0
madi 💋 :
i feel you my girl, my girl is 4 with it ❤️
2026-06-25 14:18:31
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theluoluo
It’s me! :
She knows! She knows! If she can’t understand what you say, she feels it always
2026-06-23 16:54:07
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mel.tasker
Mel Tasker :
you're okay I love you so much you're my biggest fan you and your daughter can do this🥰🥰
2026-06-28 21:52:59
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pitmom31
Sally :
Girl you are one of the best mommas I’ve seen. She knows who her momma and her person is. She just has her days. Be strong
2026-06-27 04:03:21
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poppymae1897
Poppy-Mae :
@rylee allemond: my mom is the same way because I am her autistic daughter with ADHD ADD and my niece is 3 and very autistic and we struggle with her and i Just fit old enough cro understand what my mom goes through when I was younger I was to the point I didn't want to put clothes or shoes on and I would it my mom and dad and the past week I told my mom I loved her and she broke down into tears
2026-06-28 19:01:22
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courtney082216
💙Courtney0822🩵 :
Trust me she KNOWS you love her. you're doing everything you can in Sooo many ways to show her 💙
2026-06-23 00:56:18
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mackenzielacey
Mackenzie Jolley :
Praying for you girly! She’ll get there mama
2026-06-23 00:53:11
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cheyenne.dawnn
Cheyenne :
Mom of a non conversational almost 5 year olds
2026-06-23 03:10:16
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dezzzydawn
Destiny Harris 🌻 :
Your doing the best!! And she knows that! You will get through it mama!! I’m am autistic boy mom and I can completely understand how you fill my boy didn’t say I love you or mom until have 4 years old! Trust and believe she knows YOU LOVR HER!!! I’m a silent watcher but I love you and you’re not alone momma!
2026-06-23 01:07:22
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heluvs_holley
holley🐞 :
Oh mama she knows exactly what you’re saying my sister is 8 and she got diagnosed with nonverbal autism at a young age and she didn’t talk a lot back then but she can say some things and she knows what I’m saying and when I tell her I love her she holds up a hand heart and says love you I’ve waited years to hear her little voice say words and all her hard work is paying off, you’re sweet baby knows n she loves you lots even if she can’t say it she knows❤️
2026-06-23 00:51:19
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nothingtooseehereere
Jacqui :
I have an autistic 3 yr old. An I will give you the blunt truth, it does not get easier. But YOU will learn how to live with it. You will learn to understand her. You will learn how to handle it. The parties, going out to dinner, parks. I always broke down in tears seeing other people being able to sit with there kids an do everyday things with them. But you learn, an you both grow together. An you are her only safe place. An remember that. There’s no one else she would rather be with. You both will learn together. An things will become manageable. Just keep your patience, an keep your head up. Bad days are not equal to a bad life. You will grow together ❤️
2026-06-23 01:12:20
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therealmamaremy
Remy🕷️|20yo Mama x3🌸 :
You’re doing amazing Shy! You are a great mother! Keep going! 🩷🩷🩷
2026-06-24 22:52:02
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