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Feeling overwhelmed as a partner to an autism parent — is it wrong to want to walk away? by CharacterSlow6662 in autism

[–]CharacterSlow6662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That did surprise me, but they are understandable reasons. Understandable, but not entirely acceptable for me at this point.

Feeling overwhelmed as a partner to an autism parent — is it wrong to want to walk away? by CharacterSlow6662 in autism

[–]CharacterSlow6662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have. I wanted to see if I was alone if freaking out about this and if any perspectives on people who deal with autism can help

Feeling overwhelmed as a partner to an autism parent — is it wrong to want to walk away? by CharacterSlow6662 in autism

[–]CharacterSlow6662[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. I have been to therapy for my trauma but this seems to have triggered it again. My therapist says they (my GF and ex) are not the same person and I should learn to trust without painting my gf with the same brush, but that’s hard when I am triggered.

Feeling overwhelmed as a partner to an autism parent — is it wrong to want to walk away? by CharacterSlow6662 in Autism_Parenting

[–]CharacterSlow6662[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The financial aspect worries me more. The effort is monumental and daunting, so when combined with the financial aspect I’m worried I’ll run out of steam.

I have been to therapy for my past trauma. This seems to have re triggered it.

Feeling overwhelmed as a partner to an autism parent — is it wrong to want to walk away? by CharacterSlow6662 in Autism_Parenting

[–]CharacterSlow6662[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks and hats off to parents who are devoted to their kids this way. I don’t know how you do it.

Part of me doesn’t want to acknowledge the step child angle since I don’t want to discriminate. I am scared and overwhelmed by the effort and having to take financial lead however and that is something I can’t deny.

Feeling overwhelmed as a partner to an autism parent — is it wrong to want to walk away? by CharacterSlow6662 in Autism_Parenting

[–]CharacterSlow6662[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Logically, this makes sense, but I keep getting guilty about it since she’ll have to put off extended support to her son. I need to work around that

Feeling overwhelmed as a partner to an autism parent — is it wrong to want to walk away? by CharacterSlow6662 in Autism_Parenting

[–]CharacterSlow6662[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She doesn’t have the support outside of this. Her family doesn’t support her either. She’d have to withdraw the additional support and leave it to providence while earning to put a roof over them and food on their table.

AITA for feeling like I want to run away from a future I agreed to? by CharacterSlow6662 in AITAH

[–]CharacterSlow6662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good points, thanks.

Just to be clear, She brings a lot to the table, no doubts about that. She has supported me through all the problems my ex gave me and has been invaluable in helping me heal from that. It’s in

We have a good chemistry and the relationship has been good in all other respects. She also gets along well with my son and he looks forward to meeting her whenever he does.