by Jennifer Dyer
A few months ago at a therapy conference I learned something that would help me see myself differently as a mother of a daughter with special needs. I’ve struggled with guilt because I can’t seem to be both mom and therapist, even though I am a speech-language pathologist and should be able to help Rachel talk more.
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I can absolutely relate to this. As a therapist, it is easy to see how to help others but when distracted by emotionality I have had many times that I felt this same way, both in helping family and even myself. Add to that the fact that those close to us see us differently and not in a professional context, and our gifts seem to be ignored by those closest to us, no? Sometimes those we want to help the most are just too close because the perspective is so different, so divergent from outside perspective that it is near impossible to remove oneself enough to do what needs doing since every challenge effects us in major ways. Great post.
Just be the mom. It is enough of a challenge! I tutored my own sons through adhd and learning disabilities (not as much of a challenge as autism, I know) and I think it really hurt our relationship, though they did get better at the school stuff.
Thank you all for your words of wisdom and encouragement. It means so much to my momming heart.