A Moment of Inspiration – By a Special Needs Mom
FOUR TRUTHS
For over a decade now, I’ve belonged to and been inspired by the amazing group of women who are fellow moms of children with special needs. This article incorporates bits of wisdom I’ve gleaned from this dynamic sisterhood as well as the insight that life and God have given me along my own journey. This month’s magazine will feature the first four truths and next month’s article will feature the remaining points. By Carla Miller
1) You are not alone. There are so many times when it seems like nobody gets your journey. It’s easy to feel like nobody else will understand the numerous doctor’s appointments, the special diets, the medicines, the IEP meetings, the social cuing, the therapy sessions, the stress of school, the sibling comparisons, the meltdowns, the medical devices, the family dynamic challenges, the expenses, the daily decisions you make, and the never-ending stress you face. It can seem
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like no other family faces the financial costs, the emotional burden, or the hours and hours of time needed to parent and raise a child with special needs. BUT, there are thousands of other parents out there in the trenches of special needs, too. And they, like you, also are striving and giving their all to do the very best for their unique child. And when you meet, you will immediately connect. You will connect because they “get it,” and as a result, they get you. And they will be a great resource and source of encouragement in your journey with special needs. Please remember, You are NOT alone.