# 'I Was Told the Problem Was Me’: Raising My Autistic Daughter

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Podcast: [Happy Mum](https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-mum-59199)
Published: 2026-04-21T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Catherine Simpson thought she was failing as a mother throughout the first 10 years of her daughter Nina's life. After a decade of misdiagnosis, blame, and searching for answers, she finally discovered the truth: Nina is autistic. In this episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby, Catherine sits down with Giovanna for a conversation about the journey to getting Nina—now 31—her diagnosis. This episode is all about letting go of perfection, and learning to navigate a world not built for autistic children. Catherine’s memoir, Hold Fast: Motherhood, My Autistic Daughter and Me , is available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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