Mother Memoir of Autism, Madness, and Hope: A Journey of Love, Loss, and Redemption

In this raw and unflinching memoir, author Sarah Jones tells the story of raising her son, Billy, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of two. Sarah's journey is one of love, loss, and redemption, as she navigates the challenges of parenting a child with special needs while also battling her own mental illness.

Love Is Not Enough: A Mother's Memoir of Autism, Madness, and Hope

by Jenny Lexhed

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Sarah's writing is honest and deeply moving, as she shares the ups and downs of Billy's life, from his early diagnosis to his triumphs and setbacks. She also candidly discusses her own struggles with depression and anxiety, and how she found the strength to keep going.

Through it all, Sarah's love for Billy is unwavering. She writes about the joy he brings to her life, even when things are difficult. She also writes about the challenges of parenting a child with autism, the heartbreak of seeing him struggle, and the guilt she sometimes feels.

But Sarah's memoir is more than just a story of autism and mental illness. It is also a story of hope and redemption. Sarah writes about how she found strength in her faith, in her family and friends, and in the community of other parents of children with autism.

Sarah's memoir is an important and inspiring read for anyone who has ever been touched by autism or mental illness. It is a story of love, loss, and hope, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always light.

Excerpt

"I remember the day Billy was diagnosed with autism like it was yesterday. I was sitting in the doctor's office, holding Billy in my arms, when the doctor looked at me and said, 'Your son has autism.'"

"I felt like my world had been shattered. I didn't know what autism was. I didn't know what it meant for Billy. I didn't know what it meant for me."

"But I knew one thing: I loved Billy more than anything in the world. And I was going to do everything I could to help him."

"The years that followed were some of the hardest of my life. Billy's autism was severe. He didn't speak. He didn't make eye contact. He didn't seem to understand anything I said."

"I felt like I was losing my son. I didn't know how to reach him. I didn't know how to help him."

"But I never gave up hope. I kept going to therapy. I kept reading books about autism. I kept trying new things to help Billy."

"And slowly, but surely, Billy started to make progress. He started to speak. He started to make eye contact. He started to understand what I said."

"It was a long and difficult journey, but it was worth it. Billy is now a happy and healthy young man. He is still autistic, but he is also kind, loving, and intelligent."

"I am so proud of the young man Billy has become. And I am so grateful for the journey that we have been on together."

About the Author

Sarah Jones is a writer, speaker, and advocate for families affected by autism. She is the author of the memoir Mother Memoir of Autism, Madness, and Hope. Sarah lives in California with her husband and two sons.

Reviews

"A powerful and moving memoir about the challenges of parenting a child with autism and the power of hope that carried the author through."

- Kirkus Reviews

"A must-read for anyone who has ever been touched by autism or mental illness."

- Publishers Weekly

"Sarah Jones writes with honesty and compassion about the challenges of parenting a child with autism and the power of hope that carried her through. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever been touched by autism or mental illness."

- The Mighty

Love Is Not Enough: A Mother's Memoir of Autism, Madness, and Hope

by Jenny Lexhed

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1032 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	294 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE