Feeling broken?

Hi @Butterfly28, thank you so much for reaching out. I hear you when you say you're going through a lot. I hope you'll be able to connect with some others here on the forums who are going through, or who have been through, similar things.

It sounds like some help would be useful for you, so I'm going to link you to this resource on supports available, which includes supports specifically for carers. I encourage you to keep reaching out whenever you need it

hello @Butterfly28

how are you today

letting you know that you are not alone my friend

here are some links you can click onto and have a look

Carers Hints and tips to Success

The Virtual Village - a space for parenting 'stuff'

8 dimensions of wellness

also tag some members for you @Bunniekins , @Former-Member , @Anastasia , @Faith-and-Hope , @Former-Member

Thanks for tagging me @Shaz51 ❤️

Hello @Butterfly28 and welcome. I'm glad you found us! I hear you hunny. No you're not broken I promise. You have alot on your plate. I'm sure you are a warrior xxx

I'm a single mum and have been with my bf for three years. The last two have been a blur and why he keeps me is beyond me...anyway.

I care for my 20 year old boy, which takes most of my energy.

I'd love to stay in touch, here's some social threads that are nice to take you away from reality Re: Good Morning! Sunday Funday Self care by growing a garden 💞

@Former-Member 👋

Hey hun xx

I'm a carer of two special needs children - one is 11 with severe, non verbal autism, the other is 15 with mild autism. I have anxiety and depression. So I understand, we have to get through our own stuff to be on top of the world for the children - because as you know, they pick up on everything. It's a tough gig. I wish I had the answers too. Unfortunately I don't have any advice (as I need it too) on how to cheer us up. But I wanted you to know that you're not alone and there are plenty of us out here to support you. That's one thing I've struggled with over the years is that feeling of aloneness and why me? Someone told me we're the chosen ones. That somehow helps me a little. But please always express how you're feeling, you need to. I tell many people whether they want to hear it or not. It is hard though with the special ones, hearing about neurotypical achievements, holidays, outings, etc. Heck, my 11 will barely even wear clothes - big challenge this one is. You are loved, you are brave and you are needed!!!

Hi @Butterfly28

A very warm welcome to the SANE forums. Thanks for telling us a little about yourself. I am sure our wonderful members will be able to offer you a lot of support, information and connection.

I am the moderator this evening and feel free to ask a moderator or the other members if you are needing help with how to use the forums. If you add a @ before a member's name or the word 'moderator' they will be notified that you have mentioned then; as I have done for you above. And here is a link to the guidelines where you can find directions about what to post and not post -

https://saneforums.org/t5/help/faqpage/title/community-guidelines

cheers

Whitehawk

Always her for you @Butterfly28 , just pop the @ in front of my name so it shows your message to me. It's tough being a Mum. Our kids don't come with rule books, they should! It's so hard not to blame ourselves for their shortfalls. Mine might be older but I promise you I hear you. You too @Sarah76 ❣️