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Scenario

How to maintain your identity as a special needs parent

I realized yesterday that I have not had a conversation with another adult that was not about my son's disabilities in three months and I miss being a person instead of just an advocate.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The total absorption into the role of advocate and caregiver erases other aspects of self, leaving the person lost inside the parent.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parenting a child with disability or neurodivergence?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.