Coping

[Lorakk]

Hi everyone Sorry about asking it I do not want to offend anyone I apologise In advance if I do My question is whether anyone who has child with SN has been close to decision to give up baby,child for adoption or into care. I know it sounds terrible but ... If somebody has baby with SN and on her own, no famly to support etc It can be very hard Social isolattion,money issues , you donot have life for.yourself anymore for forever Please share

Really feel for you

There are people out there who can help though. I know2 amazing ladies who have been doing respite fostering for years so that parents can get a break.

Find out who your nearest family support worker is and see if they can signpost you to some help.

Good luck whatever you decide

I haven't been in your position, but I can tell you that no-one here is going to be offended or judge you. We all have different issues, but fundamentally we're here to support each other.

As Polter said, do you feel able to tell us a little bit more about your baby and situation, so we can perhaps point you in the direction of appropriate support?

I doubt there are many of us that haven't at least considered it, (if only theoretically), at various challenging points in our journey.

And support is a crucial factor I think, as is level of caring need.

I know someone in RL who did. Very brave and loving lady. Only had two options: fail the child (through lack of support) or deal with living apart. So had to chose the latter.

I really hope with some guidance from here, you'll be able to get enough outside help so you have a genuine choice . And no judging, 'What if I just can't do it any more?' is universal.