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letsflyaway1 · 04/06/2022 20:10

AIBU to take my 4yo SEN DS to Paeds ED, let myself in the door (work in the service) and just leave him in there in some sort of Paddington like tribute?

Context is that he has a diagnosis of ASD, am lone parenting since his father walking out 6 weeks ago and am currently receiving 0 support from social care despite begging for help and self referring with a view to adoption/foster care options.

Am completely and utterly desperate and would prefer to end both our lives tonight rather than face the endless misery that is SN parenting.

ImaniMumsnet · 04/06/2022 20:50

Hello OP, we are really sorry to hear you are feeling this way.
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NHS: Where to get urgent help for mental health
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CALM: The Campaign Against Living Miserably
NHS: Help for suicidal thoughts

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