Parenting an Autistic child will teach us this and more,
It is a continual cycle of highs and lows,
positive moments, and trying situations.
Some days we can feel overwhelmed with everything.
We may feel alone with no-one to understand or help with what we're going through.
Causing us to doubt ourselves and our ability to cope.
As I've
stated many times before, I don't pretend I know all the answers,
because I
don't, far from it, I still have so much to learn.
The truth is,
when I think I'm finally beginning to get the hang of what it's all about,
the rules go
and change, throwing everything out the window,
forcing me to
clear the slate and start over again.
What I 'do'
know is, we're not alone,
By sharing my
story I hope to help you find a way to connect and understand a little
more.
Anxiety
can exist in any family, in different forms, when unexpected issues arise,
catching us off guard;
as we become unable to
emotionally cope with the process of what we are dealing with.
When this happens there are ways to cope, and supports you can
access to help you through.
An example of
this has been happening for us over the past few weeks,
actually
let's face it, more honestly, the past few months.
This time of
year seems to be the worst as we wind down the school year and head in to the
season of unexpected planning, parties, and total mayhem.
Everything
has been so overwhelming during the past month, with so much going on around
me,
the aftermath
of our - Accessible Lifestyle Expo -
Having my
computer crash while trying to print off paperwork/send emails/ finalising
invoices etc.
Grrr so frustrating.
Then each
time I tried to write some of this blog I became blank, resulting in the only
option but to walk away and try again after a day or two.
All this
while also seeing A.J. going through a 'phase' that takes him off-balance,
losing focus and meaning of what he wants and needs from life.
Yes, I am
confused by what that is and what that means as well.......
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Then
yesterday I went to a workshop relating to carers wellbeing,
just the jog
I needed,
to remind
myself that we need to look after ourselves first and foremost, so we can be
there 100% for our kids.
So today I
chose to find something for me,
and a pamper
day at the hairdressers was the best option, as I have let myself go for so
long.
A colour and
cut, a change is as good as a holiday, I always say. Especially when you don't
get the holiday.
This is the
start of clarifying what we see as important and how we can change or re-adapt
things to best suit a more harmonious lifestyle for everyone involved.
....I will
touch base and expand on this and more in future posts....
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