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tymeModerator
Hey @Sunnyside226 ,
I hope you don't mind me making this thread for you.
I just wanted you to know that the whole forums community is here to support you through this challenging time.
Please look after yourself. I recognise it's hard to look after three small children on your own.
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Eve7Senior Contributor
Sending lots of love to you @Sunnyside226 I hope your day improves, but if not I’m here to listen.
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Sunnyside226Senior Contributor
I think I am doing a bad job at babysitting @Eve7 I am not coping with 3 kids we made cakes today but the screaming and crying is setting my autism off I don't know how many times I had to try not to hide I feel so stupid looking after kids we are going to the park now after I feed the baby I just hope I am doing it right
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Eve7Senior Contributor
Making cakes is a lovely thing to do with them @Sunnyside226 and hopefully they can run off some energy at the park.
One moment at a time. Are they your children or are you babysitting for someone else?
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Sunnyside226Senior Contributor
My brother kids @Eve7 no kids for me yet haha maybe when I am older I took them swimming having fish and chips at the beach it's going to be a long couple of weeks trying to find things to do for them ..
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AnondepressedContributor
Is there any way that you can get some help in to help you look after the kids? Like a relative, friend, daycare?
Frankly, I think looking after 3 kids is a bit much for anyone, much less someone with autism.
Anyone in your life know what's going on with you?
I've had more than my fair share of intense moments, and find loud sounds stress me out too.
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Sunnyside226Senior Contributor
Hey everyone how are you all? Can I talk to someone? I don't know how to work this
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RiverSealModerator
Hey @Sunnyside226, I'm sitting with you today if you want to chat for a bit. What is going on for you today? RiverSeal
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Sunnyside226Senior Contributor
Hey @RiverSeal I have never struggled so much looking after the kids is a lot I am starting to feel run down 2 of them are having a nap I am feeding the newborn I had a little breakdown this morning running around after the other 2 is full on I just feel so tried from it
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RiverSealModerator
It sounds like you are dealing with a lot @Sunnyside226 and I'm sure it can be stressful looking after kids and a newborn. You are definitely demonstrating your resilience and strength by reaching out to talk about it here on the Forums. Have you ever had these responsibilities before or is this your first time? Was there something that triggered your breakdown this morning that you can avoid in the future? RiverSeal
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Sunnyside226Senior Contributor
No it's my first time and
The breakdown was over them crying and yelling at me at 4 in the morning
I just have nobody else to chat about this @RiverSeal it's a lot I am holding it in right now but I just want to cry myself I don't know how to handle this I don't know how to keep them happy we have been watching the Wiggles all day i never thought I would sit there watching it 😂 I feels a lot I don't know what else to do with them
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