24/02/2024
And that’s a wrap 2024📣🎬
Well the day has arrived after 8 years of giving it my all, with my heart and intention, it is time for me to grow, expand, explore and focus on some other areas of in my life.
Sometimes sadly in life in order to grow we have to let go of some of the things we love, and at the start of year, I made the agonising decision that Autistic Adventures was one of those things I had to let go of in order to grow and focus on other areas of this thing we call life 🌏
With such an amazing team, and so many amazing participants that have become such a big part of my life, I don’t see this as an ending, however more of a new beginning.
Autistic Adventures was a creation that I dreamed of becoming more than just about myself, it was a label I had hoped people would inspire to be more of their true self and embrace their uniqueness.
Let me assure you that didn’t happen overnight it certainly didn’t come without some harsh criticisms, hater’s and judgements. Most days left me asking myself why on earth am I even trying? It has tested every nook and cranny of my soul and there has not been one week that hasn’t seen me wanting to pack all my toys up and leave the sandpit😖
If you are a special needs parent/guardian or working in this field, it is not for the fainthearted, and you are truly on the Warriors path, and I bow to every single soul I have had the challenge and the pleasure to walk beside on your journey ❤️🙏🏻
However, for now is time for me to hang up the cape and buy a new wardrobe apparently as so many of you have ribbed me over the years for always wearing my work clothes🤪
I have literally warn the same uniform 7 days a week for the last 8 years because this line of work unlike most careers doesn’t have an off button, any given day can go sideways very quickly if you take your eyes off the ball as many days have 🥴
However it can never out shadow the magic moments and miracles I have been fortunate enough to be a part of, and to have worked with such courageous, kind and amazing souls on this journey. It has left me more than humbled and taught me more about myself than I ever dared to explore💯
To witness the level of achievement, resilience and empowerment of the team, parents and participants with the all the continuous challenging and changing landscape of this community, society, government and country, will be something I am truly looking forward to reflecting on over the next couple of months as I hit the reboot button on the next chapter for myself.
I am so grateful for everyone’s patience understanding and support with this transition and sendin the love to you all.❤️🙏🏻
Hakuna matata 🎬😎❤️🙏🏻
