I desperately need a break

[Blossom4538]

I’m so worn out and desperately need a couple of days break. I feel bad saying that! I’ve had a lot on my plate with job and family and could do with a few days to myself to recuperate. Our child with SEN is amazing but very intense. I feel like I do not stop at the moment, feel emotional and on the verge of burnout. I’ve started a new job recently too, which is only part time and something I love and am interested in, but again, it’s very draining and intense.

Our child won’t leave our sides hardly and won’t stay with family without us for more than an hour or so.

I’ve asked H if he could stay with his parents with DC for few days but he’s reluctant and I also feel guilty. I think DC would also worry and wonder why and miss me!

im soooo stressed and exhausted!

I understand -
plus from experience you don’t even relax that much because you worry about them.

can you instead break it down into
chunks - have a morning oak where where you get a pedicure or even just enjoying going for a coffee and a mooch around the shops alone? I used to sit in a park listening to a podcast for an hour!

Could you book a hotel OP and husband stay at home with your child ? Might be a little break you could do with

I second you going to a hotel if possible. The charity Carefree offer breaks to carers for a small price.

Alongside this, I would be looking for more support longer term. Have you had social care assessments? Does DD have an EHCP?

Thank you!
H suggested a hotel stay for me but it would just feel a bit strange for me.

Today, I ended up sleeping in late (we all did) and then a few hours later I fell asleep again for an hour, felt so guilty! H was here with Dc. I’m so tired!

They have an EHCP.

I would try a hotel stay. It might feel strange initially but it could help you longer term.

Sounds like you need to request an early review of the EHCP.