UFC superstar Conor McGregor‘s sister has been pretty vocal about her son’s autism. Erin McGregor has been sharing details about her son, Harry’s, diagnosis since 2019, and has always defended him from the negativity that he receives on social media. Recently, the former double champ’s elder sister has shared a message about her son, which she claimed was a moment of ‘miracle’ for her family.
Erin McGregor has often claimed that parenting her son has been a pretty unique experience because things are different since he’s autistic. According to the Irishman’s sister, the condition that her son faces “doesn’t care” about the needs and aspirations of her family, and this has led her to miss out on many events with family and friends. However, she also claims that her experience with Harry has taught her an important life lesson.
“Harry reminds me of what truly matters. People don’t always see the quiet fear behind days like today. You plan, you prepare, you hope—but deep down, you know things might not go the way you imagined,” Conor McGregor’s sister wrote on Instagram. “Because autism doesn’t follow plans. It doesn’t care how much iv thought it through or how much your heart is set on something. It just… decides.”
Recently, Erin and her family had plans to visit a church for her son’s communion. They had everything ready, from her dress to the party they had planned. However, Conor McGregor’s sister wasn’t sure if her son would partake in it, but guess what? Her son surprised everyone when he attended his communion, and in Erin’s own words, he did so on his “own terms.” This certainly changed her outlook on life, as this was something for her family to celebrate.
“So I braced myself. Maybe no church. Maybe the suit would stay hanging. Maybe the party wouldn’t happen. And that would have been okay. Because I’ve learned to meet Harry where he is. But today, he showed up. In his own way. On his own terms. And we had our moment. Our miracle,” Conor McGregor’s sister added. “It was perfect. But to me, it was everything. Harry reminds me that it’s about presence. It’s about grace. It’s about celebrating the quiet wins that mean the world.”
An avid advocate of the acceptance of people with autism, Erin McGregor was happy to see her son get into the mix with her family, which she deemed a big step in his development. Meanwhile, Conor’s sister also spoke about Harry during an interview recently, claiming him to be her “hero.” Here’s what she had to say.
Conor McGregor’s sister claims to have learnt a lot from her son
Erin McGregor claims that her son has not only taught her valuable lessons in life, but she also went on a transformative journey with Harry. He has given her a new outlook on parenting, which is tough for people who have kids with autism, and that’s how she’s started spreading the word for accepting people with such conditions.
“From the moment Harry entered our lives, everything changed. What we thought we knew about parenting, what we thought we knew about life, had to shift. The truth is, we had to accept that our lives would be different,” Conor McGregor’s sister told ‘People’ magazine. She then mentioned how her son doesn’t communicate with others in a familiar way. But Erin never fails to understand what Harry tries to tell her with his body language and his gestures.
“Even though he can’t speak, his eyes, his touch, his gestures — they say everything. There have been moments when Harry’s quiet presence — his gaze into my eyes — has said more than words ever could,” Erin McGregor added. “When he looks at me, I feel a depth of connection I never thought possible. He comments on my heart, my soul, in ways that break me, yet rebuild me in ways I didn’t know I needed.”
Well, it’s heartwarming to see that Conor McGregor’s sister is pretty open and accepting of her son’s condition, and maybe her sentiment will echo throughout society for others to be accepted as well. Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below.
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