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To not be dreading going on holiday.

4 replies

Hadenoughofitall441 · 27/06/2019 16:57

Last year we booked to go on holiday to Disneyland Paris as DP had received a sum of money that permitted us to do so. We are also taking my teen sister (Mum can’t travel). The problem is DS has asd and him and dd can’t sit in the car without arguing. Add my sister to the mix who is generally a moody teen ( think Kevin and Perry go large 24/7) they argue about nothing and everything. It’s coming up to 4 weeks away and im actually dreading it, I’m always the referee so it never feels like a holiday just like a chore. I get anxiety and so as you can imagine a 6 hour drive is not something to look forward to. DP wants to talk about what we are doing each day, every day... I just want to think about it nearer the time. I’m also worried about the weather. I know they have a huge heatwave at he moment and I’m worried that it will be like that when we go, I can just about manage 24. Of course I know I’m lucky we can go as some people can’t afford holidays, please tell me I’m not the only one that feels like this When going on a family holiday?

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sqeakywheel · 27/06/2019 17:12

I can only sympathise. Both my children are autistic. I look forward to a holiday but tbh it's always hard work. Meltdown, panic attacks, arguing, aggression, screaming... I actually got kicked in the stomach by my 11 year old ds in the swimming pool, twice, on purpose last holiday away. We structure the whole thing around their needs too. I'm hoping this year will be better as one is medicated for add and anxiety.

NoSauce · 27/06/2019 17:14

Why on earth did you book DLP?

Branleuse · 27/06/2019 17:15

How old is your sister. Can she be responsible for one kid?

Bluerussian · 27/06/2019 17:16

You are definitely not the only one to feel like that, trust me.

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