From Struggle to Strength: A Memoir of Overcoming Crisis by Silvia Planas Prats is a deeply personal narrative that explores the challenges of raising a child with developmental disAbilities, specifically focusing on her son Marc, who has Autism. The memoir delves into the author’s emotional journey from a seemingly perfect life to one characterized by perpetual crisis. Through vivid storytelling, Silvia reflects on her early life, career successes, and the overwhelming responsibilities that came with parenting Marc, and becoming an “autism mom”. The book juxtaposes moments of joy and connection with the constant struggles and fears that Marc’s condition presents, capturing the profound emotional weight carried by families in similar situations. The narrative also provides insights into broader themes of acceptance, empathy, corporate social responsibility, autism support and community support for neurodiversity. This heartfelt memoir is not just about hardship but also about finding resilience, love, and joy amid adversity.