Battling Autism: Anxiety and Depression

By Lee Savage

"Battling Autism - Anxiety and Depression" by Lee Savage is a deeply personal and insightful memoir that explores the profound impact of raising children with autism and ADHD on parental mental health. Written from the perspective of a father witnessing his wife's journey, the book chronicles the gradual erosion of a caregiver's well-being under the immense pressure of managing neurodevelopmental disorders.

The narrative follows the family's experiences with their sons Carter (non-verbal with autism and ADHD) and Connor (with ADHD), detailing the daily challenges of therapies, sensory sensitivities, communication barriers, and educational advocacy. The book powerfully captures the "unseen weight" of caregiving - the constant mental load, financial strain, career sacrifices, and social isolation that often lead to anxiety and depression in parents.

Through raw, honest storytelling, Savage examines the silent struggles of maternal distress, the economic tightrope of single-income households, and the critical importance of building support systems. The work serves as both a cautionary tale about caregiver burnout and a compassionate guide for reclaiming mental health through self-care strategies, professional support, and community connection.

This moving account offers validation and hope for parents navigating similar journeys, emphasizing that prioritizing one's own mental health is not selfish but essential for effective caregiving.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FR2HDX5Y
• ISBN13: 9798265136398
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"