Many years ago I struggled with the overwhelming responsibility of parenting neurodivergent children who have autism, ADHD and Learning Disbilities, being the primary breadwinner, finding the needed resources for my sons, managing household tasks and everything else. Self-care was almost non-existent in my life.
I was unsure how to parent my neurodivergent sons.
It would often take me me 45 minutes to calm their meltdowns making it impossible for me to plan for social events or volunteer activities because I never knew how my sons would be doing at the time. I wanted to teach my children everyday tasks like laundry and cleaning, but I was hesitant due to their tendency to put their hands in their mouths much more than typical kids. For laundry I would let them put the clothes in but I would pour the detergent to keep them safe.
My life was out of balance and I was at risk of burnout due to my lack of self-care.
I neglected my personal appearance and my clothing was not stylish. I looked older than my age. I had been shy since childhood and was afraid to stand up for myself when someone said something I did not like. I had spent the better part of a year in physical therapy and stretching at home for plantar fasciitis but my foot still hurt.
My sons were growing larger so their meltdowns were an increasing concern due to their physical strength. As they grew older, I really wanted to teach them everyday tasks such as laundry and cleaning before they became adults. My lack of confidence in my parenting ability caused me to feel awful when other people judged my children's behavior. I risked burnout due to my lack of balance and self-care. Teachers and aids sometimes thought I was my children's grandparent which made me feel more self-conscious.
Then I discovered a non-toxic plant-based cleaner that my children could safely use. I learned helpful methods to calm my sons in 60 seconds and discovered how to overcome my own emotional obstacles. I was introduced to an amazing product that a lot of people are talking about lately. I had heard about it before but was skeptical. This time I knew the company who made it and trusted the source so I tried it.
Now I watch with pride as my sons pursue their dreams.
My older son graduated with a Sociology Degree from a small university which is a huge dream come true for us. My younger son is a budding Paleobiologist and who is interning at a natural history museum. Both have benefited greatly from playing musical instruments and are Eagle Scouts.
I can plan my time because my sons can quickly calm themselves. Our whole house is a new level of clean and it's non-toxic too.
Now I am able to balance my life and prioritize self-care.
Thankfully my life is dramatically different today. I am confident in my parenting skills and am often told I look younger than my age.
I’m on a mission to empower a whole lot of moms with the knowledge and resources I’ve worked so hard to get myself.
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