When does it actually get easier

[Sparkzz]

When does parenting actually get easier as I feel like it's not getting easier only harder. I have 4 children one is home educated as she's autistic and couldn't cope in mainstream (going through the process of trying to get her into a special school but it's a long process) one child is on a reduced time table and needs to leave school every day at 11. So I drop him at 8.30 then collect him at 11. Then come home do work with my daughter then go and collect my other children. His school now want him to attend a weekly session in a different school further away meaning every Tuesday I will need to drop him even further but it's only for 2 hours so I won't have time to go home as there will be no point by the time I get home I will have to leave again to go and collect him so I will have to hang around on the street for 2 hours once a week with my daughter. I have no money to go shopping or to cafes so that's out of the question. I'm just so exhausted I can't see how this is getting easier, feel like that only applies to people that don't have Sen children. When will it actually get easier? because I dread waking up most mornings.

I can’t be much help I’m afraid, I’ve only got one child and he is 13 months but you sound like you are really struggling.
are your children eligible for DLA? I’ve got a friend with an autistic daughter and she is eligible for higher level DLA (was awarded it before the official autism diagnosis came through). Have you asked the school about transport to the new school, I thought this had to be provided if the school is over a certain distance.
are there any SEN charities near the new school, you could go to? In my town there is a drop in cafe/support group for young people with SEN, they work in the cafe when they are older but they run support clubs and activities for younger children and their parents. My friend finds it a real lifeline. If there is one near the new school you could go there whilst you wait and it’s somewhere where you and your other child can get some support.