We already have info about DS’s anxiety and ASD so bear that in mind in my description.
My son really needs me right now-all the time-he’s hard work- and extremely intense in his behaviour so it’s draining and I’m exhausted. I feel hes never happy, always disappointed or angry- and I don’t give my youngest child, my husband or myself even half of what I give him. He’s desperately upset a lot of the time and hates school so it’s breaking my heart to see him struggle all the time. Even when he’s not unhappy he’s very attention seeking and needs constant reassurance, praise and explanation of what’s happening. I love him to bits and am so proud of him. I can see his strengths but he is so unhappy and just seems to be unravelling all the time. I’m shattered and desperate for a break. I think it would revitalise me to be the calmest parent I can be to him- I feel terribly guilty - even at the thought of it. Also he keeps saying I don’t care about him and don’t deserve him etc and I’m so upset at the thought he would perceive it as me not wanting to help him. 😟😟😟