Glenn Michael
@autismdadunited.com
Co-Founder of the world’s largest support network, “Autism Dad United Global” — for fathers, by fathers, raising children with ASD, Autism, and ADHD. 24/7 Dad-to-Dad Helpline, Dads’ Academy Training, Dads’ United Forum.
POV: You grieve the kid you imagined and feel guilty because you love the one you have
Both feelings are valid. Grief doesn't mean you don't love them. You can feel both. That's not betrayal—that's being human 💙
#AutismDadsUnited #GriefAndLove #BothAreReal
Both feelings are valid. Grief doesn't mean you don't love them. You can feel both. That's not betrayal—that's being human 💙
#AutismDadsUnited #GriefAndLove #BothAreReal
November 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
POV: You grieve the kid you imagined and feel guilty because you love the one you have
Both feelings are valid. Grief doesn't mean you don't love them. You can feel both. That's not betrayal—that's being human 💙
#AutismDadsUnited #GriefAndLove #BothAreReal
Both feelings are valid. Grief doesn't mean you don't love them. You can feel both. That's not betrayal—that's being human 💙
#AutismDadsUnited #GriefAndLove #BothAreReal
You're both exhausted. Communication is gone. You're roommates, not partners anymore.
Dads in Autism Dads United use: 10 minutes weekly. Sit together. Focus on each other, not the crisis.
You're on the same team. Don't forget it.
Tag your partner 🙌
#AutismDadsUnited #SameTeam #Reconnect
Dads in Autism Dads United use: 10 minutes weekly. Sit together. Focus on each other, not the crisis.
You're on the same team. Don't forget it.
Tag your partner 🙌
#AutismDadsUnited #SameTeam #Reconnect
November 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
You're both exhausted. Communication is gone. You're roommates, not partners anymore.
Dads in Autism Dads United use: 10 minutes weekly. Sit together. Focus on each other, not the crisis.
You're on the same team. Don't forget it.
Tag your partner 🙌
#AutismDadsUnited #SameTeam #Reconnect
Dads in Autism Dads United use: 10 minutes weekly. Sit together. Focus on each other, not the crisis.
You're on the same team. Don't forget it.
Tag your partner 🙌
#AutismDadsUnited #SameTeam #Reconnect
They don't see the storm—the anxiety that never leaves, the endless "what ifs." At Autism Dad United Global, I found space where my smile could drop. You don't have to pretend anymore. 💙
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #MentalHealth
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #MentalHealth
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
They don't see the storm—the anxiety that never leaves, the endless "what ifs." At Autism Dad United Global, I found space where my smile could drop. You don't have to pretend anymore. 💙
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #MentalHealth
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #MentalHealth
To every parent of a ASD child:
Taking care of YOU is taking care of them. ❤️
You deserve support too.
Drop a ❤️ if you needed this today.
First session FREE for any parent who needs it.
Everything you need is in the pinned comment 👇
#ASDparent #InsightTerapi #AutismDadUnited #ParentStrength
Taking care of YOU is taking care of them. ❤️
You deserve support too.
Drop a ❤️ if you needed this today.
First session FREE for any parent who needs it.
Everything you need is in the pinned comment 👇
#ASDparent #InsightTerapi #AutismDadUnited #ParentStrength
November 19, 2025 at 5:32 AM
To every parent of a ASD child:
Taking care of YOU is taking care of them. ❤️
You deserve support too.
Drop a ❤️ if you needed this today.
First session FREE for any parent who needs it.
Everything you need is in the pinned comment 👇
#ASDparent #InsightTerapi #AutismDadUnited #ParentStrength
Taking care of YOU is taking care of them. ❤️
You deserve support too.
Drop a ❤️ if you needed this today.
First session FREE for any parent who needs it.
Everything you need is in the pinned comment 👇
#ASDparent #InsightTerapi #AutismDadUnited #ParentStrength
Friends stop calling. Family doesn't understand. Other dads talk sports while you're researching therapies. The loneliness is real. One honest conversation with someone who gets it is worth more than a hundred surface chats. Join us. 💙
#AutismDadUnited #FindYourTribe
#AutismDadUnited #FindYourTribe
November 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Friends stop calling. Family doesn't understand. Other dads talk sports while you're researching therapies. The loneliness is real. One honest conversation with someone who gets it is worth more than a hundred surface chats. Join us. 💙
#AutismDadUnited #FindYourTribe
#AutismDadUnited #FindYourTribe
To every autism dad reading this: I see you. 💙
I see you researching therapies at midnight.
I see you battling for your child's rights in IEP meetings.
I see you celebrating victories that others might not understand.
I see you feeling isolated, even in a crowded room.
You're not alone.
I see you researching therapies at midnight.
I see you battling for your child's rights in IEP meetings.
I see you celebrating victories that others might not understand.
I see you feeling isolated, even in a crowded room.
You're not alone.
November 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
To every autism dad reading this: I see you. 💙
I see you researching therapies at midnight.
I see you battling for your child's rights in IEP meetings.
I see you celebrating victories that others might not understand.
I see you feeling isolated, even in a crowded room.
You're not alone.
I see you researching therapies at midnight.
I see you battling for your child's rights in IEP meetings.
I see you celebrating victories that others might not understand.
I see you feeling isolated, even in a crowded room.
You're not alone.
"Just discipline him." "All kids are like that." Strangers stare. Family judges. The One-Sentence Boundary: "We're working with professionals who understand his needs." That's it. No explaining. No defending. You don't owe anyone an explanation. Save your energy for your kid. 💙
#AutismDadUnited
#AutismDadUnited
November 16, 2025 at 12:41 PM
"Just discipline him." "All kids are like that." Strangers stare. Family judges. The One-Sentence Boundary: "We're working with professionals who understand his needs." That's it. No explaining. No defending. You don't owe anyone an explanation. Save your energy for your kid. 💙
#AutismDadUnited
#AutismDadUnited
"I lost my temper. I'm the worst dad." The guilt is heavy. What helps: the Repair Conversation. "I got overwhelmed and yelled. That wasn't okay. I'm sorry." That builds trust. 💙
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #RepairConversation
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #RepairConversation
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
"I lost my temper. I'm the worst dad." The guilt is heavy. What helps: the Repair Conversation. "I got overwhelmed and yelled. That wasn't okay. I'm sorry." That builds trust. 💙
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #RepairConversation
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #RepairConversation
Sometimes people only see my child’s diagnosis, not me—the parent behind it all. I have dreams, worries, and a life beyond ASD. If you’ve felt invisible, your voice matters too.
#ParentVisibility #AutismParenting #ASDParent
#ParentVisibility #AutismParenting #ASDParent
November 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Sometimes people only see my child’s diagnosis, not me—the parent behind it all. I have dreams, worries, and a life beyond ASD. If you’ve felt invisible, your voice matters too.
#ParentVisibility #AutismParenting #ASDParent
#ParentVisibility #AutismParenting #ASDParent
My brother’s son has ASD, and through Autism Dad United I’ve seen how fathers juggle advocacy and full-time work.
A little workplace flexibility can mean everything.
What’s one thing your employer did that made family life easier?
#Neurodiversity #Inclusion #Autism #Parenting #AutismDadUnited
A little workplace flexibility can mean everything.
What’s one thing your employer did that made family life easier?
#Neurodiversity #Inclusion #Autism #Parenting #AutismDadUnited
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
My brother’s son has ASD, and through Autism Dad United I’ve seen how fathers juggle advocacy and full-time work.
A little workplace flexibility can mean everything.
What’s one thing your employer did that made family life easier?
#Neurodiversity #Inclusion #Autism #Parenting #AutismDadUnited
A little workplace flexibility can mean everything.
What’s one thing your employer did that made family life easier?
#Neurodiversity #Inclusion #Autism #Parenting #AutismDadUnited
My child's meltdown triggers my own. Anger, helplessness, frustration explode. Name it: "I'm triggered." That breaks the cycle. Step back ten seconds. You're allowed to feel overwhelmed. 💙
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #MeltdownTriggers
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #MeltdownTriggers
November 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
My child's meltdown triggers my own. Anger, helplessness, frustration explode. Name it: "I'm triggered." That breaks the cycle. Step back ten seconds. You're allowed to feel overwhelmed. 💙
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #MeltdownTriggers
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #MeltdownTriggers
ASD parents encourage your children to shine as they are
November 8, 2025 at 5:33 AM
ASD parents encourage your children to shine as they are
Stress doesn't disappear—it shifts. New therapy, new worry, new challenge. Sharing it with dads who GET IT? That's what helps. Join Autism Dad United Global. 💙
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #DadStress
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #DadStress
November 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Stress doesn't disappear—it shifts. New therapy, new worry, new challenge. Sharing it with dads who GET IT? That's what helps. Join Autism Dad United Global. 💙
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #DadStress
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #DadStress
We don't talk about stress—at work, with friends, anywhere. We smile and say "everything's fine." But stress lives in our shoulders, our sleepless nights. Real strength isn't silence—it's connection with dads who understand. Join Autism Dad United Global. 💙
#AutismDadUnited #DadStress
#AutismDadUnited #DadStress
November 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We don't talk about stress—at work, with friends, anywhere. We smile and say "everything's fine." But stress lives in our shoulders, our sleepless nights. Real strength isn't silence—it's connection with dads who understand. Join Autism Dad United Global. 💙
#AutismDadUnited #DadStress
#AutismDadUnited #DadStress
💙 The Hug That Never Happened — And Still Mattered
Maybe your child doesn’t want a hug.
Maybe touch feels too much right now.
Still — let them know you’re there.
In your eyes. Your patience. Your steady presence.
Because love doesn’t have to look like a hug to be felt deeply.
#AutismDadUnited
Maybe your child doesn’t want a hug.
Maybe touch feels too much right now.
Still — let them know you’re there.
In your eyes. Your patience. Your steady presence.
Because love doesn’t have to look like a hug to be felt deeply.
#AutismDadUnited
November 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
💙 The Hug That Never Happened — And Still Mattered
Maybe your child doesn’t want a hug.
Maybe touch feels too much right now.
Still — let them know you’re there.
In your eyes. Your patience. Your steady presence.
Because love doesn’t have to look like a hug to be felt deeply.
#AutismDadUnited
Maybe your child doesn’t want a hug.
Maybe touch feels too much right now.
Still — let them know you’re there.
In your eyes. Your patience. Your steady presence.
Because love doesn’t have to look like a hug to be felt deeply.
#AutismDadUnited
You’re an autism dad about to lose it… then you remember the 3-Minute Rule.
This saved me from burnout 🙏
When you’re about to break — step away for three minutes.
Breathe. Reset.
You’re not abandoning them — you’re becoming the dad they need.
Try it 💙
#AutismDadsUnited #3MinuteRule #DadBurnout
This saved me from burnout 🙏
When you’re about to break — step away for three minutes.
Breathe. Reset.
You’re not abandoning them — you’re becoming the dad they need.
Try it 💙
#AutismDadsUnited #3MinuteRule #DadBurnout
November 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
You’re an autism dad about to lose it… then you remember the 3-Minute Rule.
This saved me from burnout 🙏
When you’re about to break — step away for three minutes.
Breathe. Reset.
You’re not abandoning them — you’re becoming the dad they need.
Try it 💙
#AutismDadsUnited #3MinuteRule #DadBurnout
This saved me from burnout 🙏
When you’re about to break — step away for three minutes.
Breathe. Reset.
You’re not abandoning them — you’re becoming the dad they need.
Try it 💙
#AutismDadsUnited #3MinuteRule #DadBurnout
Friendships fade when your life becomes something others can't understand. Guys stop calling. But those losses make room for deeper bonds with dads who GET IT. Join Autism Dad United Global. 💙
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #FriendshipLoss
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #FriendshipLoss
November 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Friendships fade when your life becomes something others can't understand. Guys stop calling. But those losses make room for deeper bonds with dads who GET IT. Join Autism Dad United Global. 💙
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #FriendshipLoss
#AutismDadUnited #AutismDad #FriendshipLoss
My nephew’s autism changed how I see connection.
Eye contact used to feel like the measure of respect.
Now I know it can mean overwhelm, not avoidance.
Connection doesn’t live in the eyes — it lives in understanding.
#Neurodiversity #InsightTerapi #AutismDadUnited
Eye contact used to feel like the measure of respect.
Now I know it can mean overwhelm, not avoidance.
Connection doesn’t live in the eyes — it lives in understanding.
#Neurodiversity #InsightTerapi #AutismDadUnited
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
My nephew’s autism changed how I see connection.
Eye contact used to feel like the measure of respect.
Now I know it can mean overwhelm, not avoidance.
Connection doesn’t live in the eyes — it lives in understanding.
#Neurodiversity #InsightTerapi #AutismDadUnited
Eye contact used to feel like the measure of respect.
Now I know it can mean overwhelm, not avoidance.
Connection doesn’t live in the eyes — it lives in understanding.
#Neurodiversity #InsightTerapi #AutismDadUnited
It's always 2 AM when anxiety hits. The house is quiet, but my mind races—school emails, therapy funding, my child's future. Like carrying rocks I can't put down. The silence makes it worse. But other dads feel this too. Autism Dad United Global lightened my load. You don't have to carry it alone.
October 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
It's always 2 AM when anxiety hits. The house is quiet, but my mind races—school emails, therapy funding, my child's future. Like carrying rocks I can't put down. The silence makes it worse. But other dads feel this too. Autism Dad United Global lightened my load. You don't have to carry it alone.