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What this special needs parent wishes you knew…
I wish you knew what it was like to walk a mile in my shoes.
I wish you knew the challenges I face raising a special needs family.
I wish you knew that I need help even though I don’t ask.
I wish you knew how difficult and yet amazing my kids are.
I wish you knew how a random phone call could make my day.
I wish you knew how isolated and unimportant I feel.
I wish you knew how tired I am.
I wish you knew how much I hate being questioned, especially in front of my kids.
I wish you knew how completely overwhelming life is.
I wish you knew how much my kids miss you.
I wish you knew how much I miss you.
I wish you knew what it felt like to watch your kids struggle through life.
I wish you knew how heartbreaking it is to hear, “your child is Autistic”.
I wish you knew what it felt like to be a special needs parent.
I wish you knew the sacrifices required to be a special needs parent.
I wish you knew the fear I have of the future.
I wish you knew what it feels like to lose everything.
I wish you knew how much I’d love to hang out, even though I can’t.
I wish you knew how much I resent the fact that you never call unless you need something.
I wish you knew how much it hurts to know my kids don’t remember your name because your never around.
I wish you knew that I cry at night because I can’t do better by my family.
I wish you knew just how much you take for granted every day.
I wish you knew what it felt like to be me.
**Thanks for reading**
-Lost and Tired
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I wish you knew…
how my heart breaks for you and your struggles, but how it swells, knowing that there are still strong, loving, compassionate people out there.
Thank you
i always say i wish you knew what it was like to walk a mile in my shoes. but i really wouldnt want to risk swapping shoes with someone. someone alien who doesnt KNOW, someone who doesnt "get it" someone who is just a snob when it comes down to it. my kids dont deserve that… Lost and Tired, i feel your frustration, and i hear you… just want to say your hard work isnt unnoticed, your boys are AWESOME and it is all because of YOU.
I wish you knew how much I love each of you.
I wish you knew how hard I pray every day that things will get easier for you.
I wish you knew how I miss spending time with all 5 of you.
I wish you knew I would give anything to lighten your load.
I wish you knew how grateful I am that my sister has you.
I wish you knew how grateful I am for all of you.
I love you all so very much and I am here for you.
Love. Trisha
Thanks
this moves me. a lot. i've shared it on my own blog – giving credit and linking back to you. thank you for sharing with us.
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Thank you for saying so beautifully what I have been thinking for some time now but could not put into words. I have 3 children on the spectrum as well and people really do not understand what everyday is like for us.