GigglyNarwhal
GigglyNarwhal

Parent of a special needs child

Life is going smooth and problem free until our kid was born. He is the cutest child that I've seen. He didn't start speaking until he is 2. We went to the doctors and he is diagnosed with autism. We did everything in our scope. Going to therapies. Nothing helped much. Now he is 6. Still not able to communicate. Everyday is a struggle for us. Managing the work, therapies and kids. We had our second child hoping that the second child's company will change him. The second born is perfectly normal and now 2 Yr old. This second one is very small hence need basic parents attention to grow. Me and my wife are screwed up in our routine. Feeling guilty for not being able to spend much time with kids. We get frustrated and sometimes kids and depression make us to fight with eachother. We are trying to put up the fake smile but inside We are crying every moment. We cannot even die because we need to live for the kids. Loads of pain. Just sharing to get relief!

21d ago
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SparklyNugget
SparklyNugget
KPMG21d

Hats off to you man. You should be proud of you and your wife. This bond proves that you two are team players and you won in life. There is a lot of struggle but you will find a way. Lots of love to you and your family.❤️❤️❤️❤️

JumpyPretzel
JumpyPretzel

Hats off to parents like you. I always shudder from worry how difficult the lives of parents with special needs kids, must be. Stay strong and hope something good comes up

ZestyBoba
ZestyBoba
TCS20d

Am sailing in the same boat. I too have a 8 year old non verbal autistic kid and a normal kid. Accept it. They will be with us forever. They are the lovely ones showing pure love infact. Ignore what society and relatives says. Just relax. If you need any assistance please DM me. I will be more happy to share information if i could be of any help.

QuirkyWalrus
QuirkyWalrus
Student20d

Hey can you share symptoms of non verbal autism in a child

SquishyQuokka
SquishyQuokka

First of all , lots of respect 🫡 to you . I remember a line I heard from one of the gurus speaking to a mom who was guilty and frustrated juggling between work and children - a parent would never give less than 100 percent to their children or their loved ones . It’s the beauty of human nature - you will always feel you can give more and that’s what is hurting you right now
Secondly control the controllable . Your special child will always need more support from you guys , please continue to support him without an inch of regret or remorse . He must be in more pain than you and your wife .
Third , kids does gives us purpose for life , challenges us to learn from a different personality yet resembling yourself in so many ways . Think of you, your wife and the children as a team and not just as a family . You need to achieve things together . One may not be at its best , one may not be at its potential yet but as a team you all have to try and stay happiest , healthiest and wealthiest for all the reasons
May be go out for a vacation if that’s a possibility or get a house help that can stay wit you looking at your children some time so that you both can focus on work . Also , don’t dwell too much about what future holds for your family , things bound to happen will happen anyways …
All the best and very brave of you to share your feelings

MagicalMarshmallow
MagicalMarshmallow

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ZoomyQuokka
ZoomyQuokka

Peak brain rot.

MagicalMarshmallow
MagicalMarshmallow

32-35 but it has been observed in many cases with example so just mentioned what seen and the Solution given is properly Om in specific frequency. Miracle if it worked it's parents duty to make it work out or to judge on the solutions

PrancingMuffin
PrancingMuffin

Power to you and loads of respect ❤️ There will be one day when you will look back and be proud about the whole journey. Your kids will give you enough reasons to smile. Just hold on!!

SwirlyTaco
SwirlyTaco

How about some professional help on raising the first born? It sure must be back breaking to take care of that kid

DerpyBanana
DerpyBanana
IBM20d

Nothing is harder for a parent than seeing their child suffer. More power to you and your wife ❤️

PeppyQuokka
PeppyQuokka

This is tough, bro. I can understand as my kid was diagnosed with autism too when he was 2 years old. He is 5 years old now and has started speaking a few words. Just stick to his occupational and speech therapies, make sure you're not missing them. Eventually, he'll improve. You guys are doing good and should stick together. You can only create a healthy atmosphere within your family when you and your wife are having a good relationship. Remember it's nobody's fault, kids grow more in a happy environment.

SparklyNoodle
SparklyNoodle

What could be the reason? And how to identify?

BouncyDonut
BouncyDonut

More power to you man! Here we are, lesser mortals worried about growing business, making money, figuring out work stuff forgetting the life realities. You & your wife are doing amazing job raising your child. You will find the way & he will rise up to become a good person. Respect 💛

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