(I’m over at Not Alone: Where Special Parents Find Community, talking about how sometimes as we parent kids with special needs, we need permission to say it’s hard. Read the whole post here … It’s my first time there. I’d love for you to stop by!)
Special Needs Parents: I give you permission
Are you a parent to a child or children with special needs?
If so, I have a message for you today.
I GIVE YOU PERMISSION.
I give you permission to be tired.
I give you permission to cancel a therapy session.
I give you permission to feel weak.
When it comes to your child with special needs, I give you permission to allow a little grief to co-exist with other emotions like love and joy.
Are you a special needs parent? Then it’s my prayer this post will encourage you today.
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Thank you so so much for writing this. You articulated beautifully what I often struggle to put into words as I raise my 3 year old daughter with Down syndrome while seeking to live authentically and faithfully. I truly needed this encouragement today.
Callie, I’m so glad you reached out. Do you have a blog or something? I’d love to see a picture of your little one :).