Special event held in Kelowna for moms of children on Autism spectrum
Global News
For some who attended the Goddess on the Go gathering on Wednesday evening, it was a rare night out.
A young man living with Autism opened a special night for moms and caregivers of children on the spectrum.
For some who attended the Goddess on the Go gathering on Wednesday evening, it was a rare night out.
“Some of them tell me it’s their only night of the year that they get to choose themselves and make the priority to get here,” said Tammy Gilmour, president of Autism Okanagan.
“Parenting kids with special needs comes with lots of challenges, and busy schedules, school, work, life. And so for mums to be able to find time for just themselves is often really difficult.”
Erin Cooper has been attending for eight years and says she wouldn’t miss it.
“This evening was my first event that I got to meet with other moms who were raising kids with Autism, and it was the most magical evening for me,” said Cooper.
“There were moms who understood. I didn’t have to explain myself; they just got it.”
The annual event is hosted by Autism Okanagan, an organization that for many moms is a lifeline.
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