This is so stressful

I’ve been trying to stay sane throughout this whole thing. But honestly I’m losing it. It’s so hard to see other children doing all the things so easily and I’m out here trying 10 times harder and getting no where with my child. Therapies are so expensive that I can’t afford to put her in them, and the minimal support we do get in Canada feels like it’s not enough. How do I deal with the emotions and how do I cope with the pain and stress 😫😫

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I have no advice sorry, but just know you're not alone ❤️ I try take things a day at a time. However, when I see my friends kids a similar age or younger doing a lot more than my son it is difficult at times, but sometimes it doesn't bother me x

I’d say you will get to a point where some days it’s easier than others! I used to feel that way and then guilty for mourning the life I see everyone else having but then I decided to channel my energy into what works for us and learning why we have to do things a certain way for it to work for our family.. it just might mean doing things at quieter times or in a different ways! It definitely is a journey but learning as much as I could about why my son does the things he does / what differences he has and what they could mean has helped so much! They are all individuals and there is no magic formula but you are doing amazing mama just don’t worry about anyone else!!

As a mom to a child who has had to WORK for EVERY milestone, I feel this and I know it’s hard. Here’s one ray of hope for you: I can’t imagine I would feel quite the same pride when we meet the milestone if we hadn’t worked so hard for it. I literally cry tears of joy/pride on a regular basis. Those wins are hard-won, and I am so proud of what she accomplishes. And I’m proud of myself, too, because let’s be honest, we’re fighting to meet those milestones, too! It’s kind of like how you experience joy differently after a period of sadness. She went down the slide? Tears of pride. She finally took a step? Tears of joy. She learned how to make the “s” sound? Tears of pride. She introduced herself to a new person?! Omg I cried for an hour. The list goes on and on and on, and it’s because all the “little things” become amazing when you have to work so hard to achieve them.

You’re so right 🥹 every win is a big win and it feels so good every time to experience those things that are just a passing moment to a lot of other parents. We definitely get to cherish these children on a deeper level 💕

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