Preparations 2
With my big ball of string I can do anything,
anything, anything, anything at all.
Christmas cards in progress.
Life this week has been a bit like wading through treacle. The Dinosaur School (which goes on for the next 12 weeks) was a huge hit with Mark. Well pitched with lots of adult attention and activities he really enjoyed. He's looking forward to his session next Monday.
I can't say the same about the parents' group. I found it very difficult, sitting and sharing thoughts with people who are struggling with violent family members or getting the next meal on the table. It was heartbreaking and energy sapping and I dearly wish I didn't have to go back.
Reality is uncomfortable to face sometimes and the fact that I would rather not confront these people's realities makes me feel guilty. And over privileged.
anything, anything, anything at all.
Christmas cards in progress.
Life this week has been a bit like wading through treacle. The Dinosaur School (which goes on for the next 12 weeks) was a huge hit with Mark. Well pitched with lots of adult attention and activities he really enjoyed. He's looking forward to his session next Monday.
I can't say the same about the parents' group. I found it very difficult, sitting and sharing thoughts with people who are struggling with violent family members or getting the next meal on the table. It was heartbreaking and energy sapping and I dearly wish I didn't have to go back.
Reality is uncomfortable to face sometimes and the fact that I would rather not confront these people's realities makes me feel guilty. And over privileged.
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it's hard having useful/practical discussions about something people are emotional about. and you can't NOT be emotional about your kids, right?
Love the Christmas cards, you are such an inspiration.
I'm sorry. Our time is so precious and it is hard to give it to something when it feels like it is draining you dry.
Congrats to Mark for having a good time.
the cards are so pretty.
And that is a gift you give us all.
xoxo...
Take care
Kimx
And a very loving Mum to be putting yourself through all this for your son.
I'm glad Mark enjoyed Dinosaur School.
It's hard to hear the travails suffered by other people; the trick is to be a good listener but not to assume their problems. I learned this in a support group for people with medical problems like mine and found myself getting depressed. I talked to the leader about it and she said everyone's problems are important --to them--but you have to focus on finding healthy and positive solutions for your own valid issues and not to assume other people's horrors. It's hard to do as my heart breaks for them. Anyway, I truly wish you the best through this process you're undergoing.
I'm so glad Mark had a good time but very sorry you didn't. I hope it improves for you xxx
Your cards are gorgeous. I helped design the school one this year so I'm chickening out of making them and sending those instead!
Speak to whoever recommended that course and tell them its a waste of resources for the local authority having you there and also, of your time! You do not need to be there, you have magnificent parenting skills. All you probably need (like all of us who have a "different" child) is someone to talk to, a more appropriate aspergers support group would be much better.
You are not to feel ashamed that you don't want to listen to the other parents stories either. I can just imagine what you are hearing and sometimes we have to step back and just deal with our own reality. All the important people in your world know you are a compassionate person.
But big YEAH for Mark. I'm glad he is in a more appropriate group and importantly, having fun! xxxx