Thanks for sharing all of that, Doc! As an AuDHD parent myself with two kids with their own special needs, I can vouch for how difficult it is, even with very mild mannered kids like mine! But I commend you, Doc, you seem like you have come a long way, and that’s inspiring.
Thank you, Sonny. I don't think anyone can really get it until they experience it. When my children were very young and very high spirited, other people would think that we were exaggerating about how challenging and energy draining spending time with them was. That is, until they spent some meaningful time with us and experienced everything themselves. Knowing this fact and having gone through it myself, I have better appreciation for parenthood in general and being a parent of a special needs child in particular. This includes an appreciation of my own parents for raising me with my own special needs.
I wish I could say that I've come a long way. That's kind of you. Personally, I feel I still have a long way to go. I'm at least aware these days and actively working to be a better parent than I was when my children were younger.
Thanks for sharing all of that, Doc! As an AuDHD parent myself with two kids with their own special needs, I can vouch for how difficult it is, even with very mild mannered kids like mine! But I commend you, Doc, you seem like you have come a long way, and that’s inspiring.
Thank you, Sonny. I don't think anyone can really get it until they experience it. When my children were very young and very high spirited, other people would think that we were exaggerating about how challenging and energy draining spending time with them was. That is, until they spent some meaningful time with us and experienced everything themselves. Knowing this fact and having gone through it myself, I have better appreciation for parenthood in general and being a parent of a special needs child in particular. This includes an appreciation of my own parents for raising me with my own special needs.
I wish I could say that I've come a long way. That's kind of you. Personally, I feel I still have a long way to go. I'm at least aware these days and actively working to be a better parent than I was when my children were younger.
Thank again for your comment!