This study explores the lived experiences of parents regarding the acceptance of their child with an intellectual disability. Intellectual disability possesses unique challenges for parents requiring them to navigate various, emotional, social, and practical dimensions of accepting their childs condition.         The study adopts a qualitative approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews to gather data from a purposive sample of six parents who have children diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities. Thematic Analysis was employed to identify and interpret the patterns themes and meaning emerging from participants. Moreover, findings revealed that the process of accepting a child with an Intellectual disability is complex and multifaceted. It includes parents experiences, challenges, coping mechanisms, and insights of parents in the acceptance process towards their children having an Intellectual Disability.         The study highlights the impact of societal attitudes, stigma, and misconceptions on parental acceptance and the well-being of both the child and the family. This paper advises future researchers to provide a comprehensive understanding of parental acceptance and shed light on the nuanced experiences that parents navigate when embracing their childs intellectual disability.

acceptance; intellectual disability; multifacated; journey; resilience; experiences