@drbeckyatgoodinside: I feel deeply conflicted about labels. On one hand, they can be so validating - there’s comfort in realizing, “Oh, this is real. I’m not alone. There’s a name for this.” That kind of recognition can feel like a lifeline. But here’s the other side: labels can also become cages. When we start saying, “My kid is X, so they can’t do Y,” the label stops being a tool and starts being a limit. Our kids are never just one thing. They are dynamic, whole, and capable of change. Let’s use labels when they help and always remember they’re just part of the story. Want to hear more of my thoughts on this? Listen to the most recent episode of the Good Inside podcast, wherever you stream your podcasts.

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