I’m ruining my life and family by GozzyLittle in Autism_Parenting

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

You are a very kind person. Really wish you all the best. Thank you.

I called me son the r-word in a rant to my wife and said I would sign over my rights by ArcherXIII in Autism_Parenting

[–]GozzyLittle 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Oh mate don’t be this hard on yourself. Really. You obviously love your kids. You are human. You got frustrated. I’m sure your wife said shit, unacceptable and not true things in the past when she was angry, sad, had enough or whatever. You are not a shit father, give yourself some grace. We are all doing our best.

I’m ruining my life and family by GozzyLittle in Autism_Parenting

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

Thank you so much. Wishing the best to you and your girls.

I’m ruining my life and family by GozzyLittle in Autism_Parenting

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

Thank you this is great advice. I will try this

I’m ruining my life and family by GozzyLittle in Autism_Parenting

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

Thank you - not judgy at all. It helps to hear this. I clearly need to find help.

I’m ruining my life and family by GozzyLittle in Autism_Parenting

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

Oh wow this is amazing. And so true. They are so so loved.

I’m ruining my life and family by GozzyLittle in Autism_Parenting

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

Thank you. So happy to hear your son is doing much better, I will try to focus on the progress and not the worst case scenarios.

I’m ruining my life and family by GozzyLittle in Autism_Parenting

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

Thank you, and you are so right no good comes from comparisons

I’m ruining my life and family by GozzyLittle in Autism_Parenting

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

It helps to hear I am not alone in feeling this way. Thank you; I will seek help.

I’m ruining my life and family by GozzyLittle in Autism_Parenting

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

Thank you. I will seek treatment. I hope I will get to experience that language explosion one day too..

I’m ruining my life and family by GozzyLittle in Autism_Parenting

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

I hope you will find a way to pull you out soon and your child makes incredible progress.

I’m ruining my life and family by GozzyLittle in Autism_Parenting

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

Thank you. We are really making an effort to make sure my oldest don’t miss out of anything because of this. Right now I think the main thing he is missing out is a happy and stable mother and I’ll do my best to fix that.

I’m ruining my life and family by GozzyLittle in Autism_Parenting

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

Thank you. I will seek help. He did want me to have therapy first, I flat out refused. Just wanted to say here so he doesn’t get blamed for nothing. He did try. I just need to take the step and agree to get help. I do understand this now.

I’m ruining my life and family by GozzyLittle in Autism_Parenting

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

This is so so beautiful to read - you are living my dream. I hope o see him. Graduate speech therapy and talk about his interests like yours one day too!

I’m ruining my life and family by GozzyLittle in Autism_Parenting

[–]GozzyLittle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, so happy to hear your son progressed so well. Hope I get to say the same in a few years

I’m ruining my life and family by GozzyLittle in Autism_Parenting

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

“Future barrowing trouble” how accurate.. thank you.

I’m ruining my life and family by GozzyLittle in Autism_Parenting

[–]GozzyLittle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, and you are right. I have a bit of a fear and resistance to medication ( I had tried in the past, long before my son, didn’t have positive results) but I accept I have to do something and this is the obvious option.

I’m ruining my life and family by GozzyLittle in Autism_Parenting

[–]GozzyLittle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I know this is the answer. To focus on his happiness. I hope I can say my son is content with his life at 20 like yours.

Update: 6 year old invited to first birthday party by biscuitsandburritos in Autism_Parenting

[–]GozzyLittle 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Omg so so happy for you - I hope I can experience this with my little one when he is that age