Post-Christmas Encouragement and A Reminder of What's Important

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy.

This is a short, post-Christmas encouragement for every parent who feels tired, stretched thin, or quietly overwhelmed after the holidays. Christmas can bring joy, but it can also bring stress, comparison, and emotional whiplash, especially for families raising autistic children or navigating special needs. In this episode, I want to remind you of something simple but powerful. As long as your kids have you, they have everything they need. And as long as you have your kids, you have everything you need.

We talk about family pressure, holiday expectations, and the temptation to compare our lives to the perfect pictures we see online. I share a mindset that has stuck with me, that every day we are given two things, a chance and a choice. If you opened your eyes today, you already have your chance. What you do next is your choice.

As we move out of Christmas and toward a new year, this episode is about resetting your focus. It’s about remembering your role as a parent, leaning into your marriage as a team, choosing gratitude, and finding renewed hope through faith in Jesus Christ. This is not about perfection. It’s about presence, perseverance, and showing up for the people who matter most.

Key Takeaways

• Your presence matters more than any gift or perfect holiday moment
• Comparison steals joy, focus on your own family and your own race
• Stress rises during the holidays, teamwork in marriage matters more than ever
• Every day offers a chance and a choice, how you respond sets the tone
• Faith provides steady hope when life feels heavy or chaotic
• Your kids don’t need perfect parents, they need consistent love
• Gratitude and intention can reset even the hardest days

If this episode encouraged you, please share it with another parent who might need a reminder that they are doing enough. Your support helps this message reach families who feel alone.

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