Our Journey started almost 4 1/2 years ago… the wondering, the not knowing, the doctors saying it could be this or that. As crazy as it may sound, it was a relief to hear the word Autism. Not because it is better than anything else they could have said, no, absolutely not. It was because we had an answer. Obviously an answer would not change how we viewed our son or what strategies and therapies w
e would use it just let us focus in one area versus running in 4 different ones hoping that eventually one would work. After his diagnosis we began thinking how we could raise awareness and let Aiden be a part of it. We began to think about the journey we've been on and thought, this has not been easy, but it has been so worth it. Then we started thinking about all the other parents we have talked to along the way that are going through the exact same situations and how strong they also are, how Hardcore they are. This goes for every parent who has ever worked two jobs to get their child whatever they needed, the parents who have moved states because their current state does not cover or offer services they believe their child needs, and for every parent that has gone to bed not knowing what the morning may bring, but nevertheless they are determined to fight, to be an advocate for their child. You are the true Hardcore Parents! You could be a Mother, Father, Sibling, Friend, or just a Supporter for someone with special needs and the makes you HARDCORE in our book. With that being said, we wanted to let you share with others how hardcore you are, which is why we will be releasing our first shirt within the next couple of weeks. It will be something that can outwardly state how hardcore we are and allow conversations to happen educating others on what being a hardcore parent is all about.