Raising a child with special needs?

[Courtlove]

Hi being new to this site I have decided to open up a discussion that is very near and dear to my heart dealing with my son. His learning disability is challenging, exhausting and seems to suffocate me sometimes. I find myself frustrated, sometimes to the point of tears trying to explain things to him. Granted I have more patience than 4 years ago, however it still seems as not enough. There is no support from my family and his father provides little to no support. Truthfully sometimes I wish that his father could raise him and take this situation off of my hands all together. Understand me, I do LOVE my son, but allot of times I feel lost and like I am constantly doing the wrong thing.

Please offer any positive advice you may have or parents of special needs how do you cope? where do you find support?

[msees]

Courtney, your discussion was posted a while back, but I will answer it anyway. I understand how you feel, there are also many other mothers who may feel the same way, but hasn't or won't express it. It is very hard when dealing with a child that has special needs, my son has severe autism and it is very challenging for me and him. I love my son with all my heart, but sometimes I feel very overwhelmed many days and frustrated as well. I think it is natural to feel this way at times, but you must remember that God or The Higher Powers that be, has given us these children because we do have the power to protect and take care of them. I believe we are special people that are chosen for these special children, but that doesn't mean we don't or won't have bad days and frustrations. Please hang in there and know and understand that you are not alone and that you are doing the very best you can. Please don't be afraid to ask for support from your childs school or from other family members. I thank you for bringing this to my attention because, I know that I am not alone in my frustations as well. Also please keep writing about your experiences with your child, it may very well help another mother. I am praying for you and your child and for other mothers that are in our shoes. Hold your head up, it will be OK.

[Courtlove]

Even after not being on this website so long, I find it encouraging to read the responses of those who have support to offer. Thank you ladies very much. Things have been getting better. His learning is improving and he's doing much better for himself and in school. It's been hard work but I'm sure he'll get where he needs to be!

[pgcountywoman]

My heart goes out to you. Please don't feel bad about feeling the way you feel, that's absolutely ok. My Prayers are with you.