Anyone else feel alone as a special needs parent?

I hear you I see you I feel the same way

I have one daughter with autism and two other girls who don’t and it’s a hard road you have to find some time for yourself if you can you need to get out I know that’s hard when you feel like you are the only care taker

I feel alone all the time. I also miss getting dressed up, coming and going as I please. One thing that helped me is joining a group for moms who have disabled kids. We meet once a month. Try to find an organization in your area that offers meetups or virtual meetings for parents. It’s nice to talk to someone who knows exactly what you are going through.

Do you have a village so you can still get out and do things you want to do?

I get that. My son has so many appointments, and I have appointments since I’m disabled, and my husband doesn’t help much as he’s gone all week long for work and even when he was home didn’t do much of anything around the house. I have to coordinate taking a shower or zoning out because my son elopes and I can’t risk him disappearing. So I have mastered a three minute shower and can be in and out in a single song, but my hair doesn’t get washed. It’s exhausting and I don’t even know what I like to do anymore because I’d answer take a shower for 30 minutes, or take a nap if I was asked what I would do if I could do anything.

Yes! I felt this to my core. Its so hard to find time for yourself and feel important. Message me anytime!