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There are days that I really feel like needing to go away for a while.
- Jan 19, 2009 at 11:06 AM
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There are honestly days where I feel like I need a rubber room in a hospital just to get a break from my everday life. To have some time to think. To feel what I want to feel, not what I have to feel. To get some time for myself, not spending it all on everyone else.
Those feelings are more intense when you have a Special Needs child with a mental disorder. Or two of them. Or even three or more. Most of your time, attention, feelings and caring has to go to that child. For a number of reasons.
No, I am not alone in this. There are other moms who feel the same as I do. We all need an espcape and just get away for a while. Even if it means in a group for moms who know what it is like and feel the same way.
If you are caring for a child of ANY age with ANY TYPE of mental disorder, then please do join us.
We vent, ask advice of one another, play some games to have a little fun, share the good times as well as a bad one here and there.
It is a PRIVATE group that has an 18+ flag on it. But, there is NO application to join!
We have a few rules as well to keep the place safe, fun, open, comfortable and inviting.
Here is what we are all about...
About The Mental Ward
Does your child have ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Tourrette's Syndrome, or any other type(s) of mental disorders?
Do you sometimes feel like YOU need to be put in to a Mental Ward just to get away for a little while and find yourself again?
Do you need a place to vent and find support without judgement?
No matter how you choose to help your children (meds, natural remedies, therapies, ect.), please feel free to join us!
Vent, cry, share happy stories, share your struggles and your triumphes as a parent of a Special Needs child, talk about your day to day life, your family.
Also, there are GAMES played in the group. We need to have some fun to, you know!
Come on in and feel free to be yourself and know that you are with other women who care and understand.
You can always find this group with the following URL:
http://www.cafemom.com/group/mental_ward
Comments:
As a matter of fact, yesterday was one of those days as well. It was nothing but bickering, fighting to get the smallest things accomplished and feelings of "I don't want to do this anymore"...Which happens more often than not.
I am sorry hun. I have no idea how hard it is. You and aurorabunny have my utmost respect (as well well as any other mother who goes through this day in and day out) I know that I struggle through my day to day sometimes too, but it always makes me remember just how little I have to complain about when I hear of what you have to deal with. I ♥ U.
I ♥ u 2, Beckie.
There are days where I want to do this..... 
There are days where I want to do this...... 
There are days where I just have to .......................
But EVERY single day, no matter what, I still have and always will..... 
It is such a difficult job, being a mother but then factor in a child with special needs and it almost becomes impossible. Especially when it feels as though all you do if fight - your child, the doctors, the schools, the social workers, etc. And when there are "normal" children in the home - you have to keep up with them as well. It's exhausting!
I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world! But I would take a break if I could.
Thanks!
I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world! But I would take a break if I could.
My 20 year old with Tourette's is much worse than the little one with PDD-NOS/ADHD! Ready to choke the older one! Like having an abusive husband, already been there too.
bump ,,,,my friend...
paddleballchris, I have days where I just want to run away and never come back. Of course I never would. But, I have had countless thoughts on the idea.
Queenb03 , Thank you so much.
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Giving you a bump, hun.....
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