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Scenario

When special needs parenting makes self-care feel selfish

My son has autism and takes all my energy and I feel selfish for wanting time to remember what I used to care about.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The intense demands of caring for a child with special needs can make any attention to personal identity feel like a betrayal of parental duty.

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 and identity — who are you beyond parent??”

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.