I need to share this post once in awhile. If this is you, be encouraged!
Do what you can to bring in support that works for your family. Find ways to take time to restore and replenish, even though it's hard, because it's vital for your health. Reach out and ask for help. Connect with supportive and encouraging neurodivergent parent communities.
Most importantly, hold hope for your child and for yourself. You won't do it perfectly, but perfection isn't required. Be your child's safe person and that will go further than you realize.
This is a long-game, a marathon, not a sprint. You will start to see more and more glimpses of the beautiful child you have as your child developes the tools to navigate life as authentically themselves. And it is worth it!
And hear the voice in your head that reminds you that you are enough, that your number one job is to be your child's safe person - to be there ally - to lead with relationship.
It took me years to start believing when my friend told me, "Your kids are so lucky to have you as a parent." Yet there is great power in letting that internal battle go and being able to focus on just being the parent my kids need, not what others think, not what society expects, rather just to be their beautiful and glorious selves.
You are enough!
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