The Line That Holds
A Story Showing why firm, loving boundaries help autistic teens regulate emotions and trust you more
Preface
When you're parenting a neurodivergent teen (especially one with autism), so much of what you face isn't in the textbooks.
It's in the quiet standoffs.
The slammed doors.
The missed cues.
The moments you replay after they've gone to bed, wondering what you should’ve done differently.
What I’ve learned, through lived experience and years of coaching, i…
