The Magic Mirror
represents a place
for women to see
their true reflections,
the way others see
them, and to realize
that they are, indeed,
ENOUGH just the
way they are.
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Andra: The mirror would definitely validate all
of those parents who constantly face the daily
challenges of taking care of their special needs
children, showing them that they are absolutely
ENOUGH! In fact, I know it’s hard to realize in
moments of self-doubt and other challenging circumstances that we are doing all we can, but I’m
sure those children believe their parents are the
best ever and will always be enough for them.
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Zoom Autism Through Many Lenses
Zoom: And if we turned that magic mirror now
toward all the autistic individuals who may also
wonder the same question, “Am I enough?” what
would the mirror say to them?
Andra: First, the mirror will ask the person in
front of it a simple question: “How do you feel
when you look in the mirror?” After that, each
person’s experience is unique. The mirror might