Robin, thank you for reading and replying. I know there are many moms who also have a differently-abled child. I feel oh, so inadequate at times. Then I remember that God doesn't make mistakes. He gave Allen to me to be his Mom.
This is so, so familiar to me. Occasional slammed doors and apologies needed around here too. I don’t have the chance to have the same discussions with my son, but I’m hopeful he still understands somewhat when I explain, as you do, that it is hard but that doesn’t mean I will stop trying to be better for him. I really loved this scene with you and Allen and the rocking chair - it had me in tears.
You are a “normal” mom! We’ve all (at least I have) yelled at our kids and slammed doors, even with our adult kids. And it seems with the added demands of a child with special needs, you are allowed a few more slams than the rest of us. 😚 Thanks for your honesty and efforts to encourage others on their own difficult journeys.
Robin, thank you for reading and replying. I know there are many moms who also have a differently-abled child. I feel oh, so inadequate at times. Then I remember that God doesn't make mistakes. He gave Allen to me to be his Mom.
This is so, so familiar to me. Occasional slammed doors and apologies needed around here too. I don’t have the chance to have the same discussions with my son, but I’m hopeful he still understands somewhat when I explain, as you do, that it is hard but that doesn’t mean I will stop trying to be better for him. I really loved this scene with you and Allen and the rocking chair - it had me in tears.
What is a Good Mom? I think the answer lies with our children. They're the ones who will let us know.
But if you ask me, you're doing just fine.
RV
You are a “normal” mom! We’ve all (at least I have) yelled at our kids and slammed doors, even with our adult kids. And it seems with the added demands of a child with special needs, you are allowed a few more slams than the rest of us. 😚 Thanks for your honesty and efforts to encourage others on their own difficult journeys.
Normal? Just what is that? Parenting Allen is trial and error, but most days I seem to do pretty well at it! And at least HE thinks I'm a good mom.
That’s what counts! And you are!