🌟 TAMI(tos) Magic Date 🌟
A heartfelt birthday essay for Tamia on the “TAMI(tos) Magic Date”, 10/10, reflecting on how her arrival sparked the TAMITOS community.
Nina Bakalová9 October 2025 · 2 min read
10.10.
A magical date. A date that means so much more than just a place on the calendar. For us, this is the day everything quietly began. The day our daughter Tamia came into the world. We didn’t know it then, but her birthday would become the spark for something bigger, the beginning of TAMITOS.
The Gift of Tamia

Today we celebrate Tamia’s birthday. She is not just our child; she is our miracle. Tamia is strong, untamed, wild, but also endlessly loving. She carries a spark that teaches us what truly matters in life. Through her, we learned to let go of what is unimportant and focus on what counts: love, patience, and connection. She has the rare gift of showing us how to see the world differently. And through her, we became stronger, braver, and more compassionate as a family.
The Power of Sisterhood

Tamia also has something truly special: her older sister, Zoe. Zoe protects her, understands her, and shows empathy even when it isn’t always easy. Their bond is magical, an invisible thread of sisterhood that inspires us every single day. We often say that Tamia is our miracle, but Zoe is her guardian angel.
Accepting Autism as Our Path

As parents, we have accepted autism not as a limitation, but as part of our family’s journey. Our mission is clear: to help Tamia grow with as much independence as possible, to ensure she is always happy, loved, and accepted, and to create a world where every child feels safe to be exactly who they are. This is why we are building the TAMITOS community. It is our fuel, our passion, and our way to pass this gift forward. We want families around the world to know: being different is not being less. Autism is not the end of possibilities, it is the beginning of a new perspective.
A Birthday Wish
And so today, on this magical date, 10.10, Tamia’s birthday, we celebrate her. Tamia, we wish you only happiness. Because hearing your laughter, bright and full, is the greatest gift we could ever receive. ✨ Happy 6th Birthday, Tamia. ✨

Mom of two and co-founder of TAMITOS. For several years I have walked alongside our daughter on the autism spectrum, sharing real experiences from everyday life to bring more understanding and practical information to parents and everyone around them.
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