There's no point to this post really, just need somewhere to write 😫.
I've got a child (teen) who's currently waiting on autism, pda and adhd assessment. We've tried numerous ways to get them help in the meantime and nothing seems possible at the moment. Even the help school is providing is going to take a while yet.
Today my child has had a complete meltdown and attacked me (throwing things, hitting etc). This is 'normal' for them to do and as soon as they get riled up because of something, I try and help calm the situation with techniques I've learnt which normally seems to work somewhat.
Today during the meltdown, for the first time they've also scratched my face and my whole upper eyelid is now cut and swollen. I'm sore, but I'm ok.
Tomorrow is my birthday....Today it's my neighbours birthday and all day all I've heard is them laughing, joking etc and just having a brilliant day. Then there's me next door breaking down into pieces only dreaming I could have even half a smile for a day. Just feeling so sad at the moment 😢