Oh, Mama. I want to hug you so hard. While this isn’t my story, it’s one I can relate to – the learning to let go, the celebrating the wins instead of mourning the losses, the living in the moment instead of fearing for the future. Nurse flower I love the woman I’ve become poster My daughter has a chronic condition that will impact her entire life, and not allowing myself to mope in that reality, in the black and white thinking of it, is a huge part of my parenting journey. You are not alone, and you are everything your daughter needs. . Being a mum of a child with a disability is backbreaking work but as you said you will learn so much from her. What a gift. She is beautiful. There are so many other parent’s with kids who have exceptional needs who are nodding as they read. People don’t understand the emotional process that goes along with the journey. We get it.
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Suzanne GaiaSometimes you gotta be a stern. Not unkind but have a stay the course idea. Homework time, get assignments in on time and do what needs to be done. Downtime is great and needed but there are milestones that need to met. 57 . Athena RowleyAs a step mom to three kids the first time one of them called me mom, I played it cool and secretly cried tears of joy that night – it took 7 years to build that trust. But here is what I’ve learned, those kids worked up the nerve over months to finall. Robin Hilton LewisCould not love this any more! I am so happy that things are working out for you all! As a double step kid, I can tell you, a good step parent who loves and is invested in the child is worth their weight in gold. Prayers for you all as you continue down Nurse flower I love the woman I’ve become poster
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Your beautiful daughter looks happy, and determined, I’m sure she gets that from you . I have not had your parenting challenges, but I promise you that you would have “these other thoughts in the back of your head” even if your child did not have the special qualities she has. Feeling inadequate is a parenting universal. You are doing. I went through this when my son was diagnosed with autism. It was definitely a difficult road and there are times I still miss what I thought it was supposed to be. My son definitely taught me more than I could ever imagine. Stay strong . Thank you for your honesty. I imagine this will be relieving for other parents of children with differing needs and abilities. You’re doing the work and that’s what is so important!. You are an amazing mother and Audrey is very lucky to have you.