Before I Understood,
You Were Already Transforming Me

Talking about the diagnosis always brings a lot of tension. In the beginning, it's hard to accept and understand what's happening. Many times a mother notices that something isn't right, but hears from everyone that 'every child has their own timing' — and this delays the search for help longer than it should.

In our case, my daughter had extreme sensitivity in her head. Any stimulus bothered her greatly. She cried a lot and, at times, couldn't even eat because of this sensitivity. I myself had difficulty accepting that there could be something beyond 'the child's timing'.

At one point, I was advised by professionals to even play music louder so she could have her crises and, gradually, learn to deal with the stimuli. It was an emotionally very difficult process.

What I learned from all this is that seeking support and help as early as possible makes a huge difference. When a mother seeks guidance early, she suffers less physical and psychological exhaustion.

It's also important to remember: for the child to be well, the mother needs to be well. Taking care of the mother's emotional health and seeking a support network is not weakness — it's a fundamental part of the care process.