I see you at the park, at the grocery store, or at school. I can tell that you are tired, and I can tell that you feel alone. Sometimes, I can almost feel what you are feeling. Maybe because at times I have felt it too.
Having a child with special needs can be so difficult, and sometimes it is easy to believe that nobody will ever understand, that nobody will ever get what it is like to be in your shoes.
Today, I want to tell you that I see you, and you are not alone.
When the days are hard, when it feels like your child will never reach a new milestone, I am here for you. Other moms of kids with special needs are here for you. We understand each other, we get it, and sometimes, we do life together because it is in that community that we can laugh and understand even the unspoken words.
I see you, and my heart goes out for you. But I want you to know I see so much more too.
I see the beautiful friendships that will develop because of your child. I see the milestones that will come someday, no matter how long it takes, but when they do come I see the celebration, the joy, and the pride. I see the overwhelming and fierce love you have for your child.
I see the pride across your face when your child accomplishes new things. I see the tenderness and care with which you care for your child. I see you stand firm, with a confidence and strength that I respect.
I see you, the mom, the woman. Someone who rises above the others and challenges the world all for her child. I see you, and you are beautiful.
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thank you for this. this was exactly what i needed to read today. 🙂
Glad it was an encouragement for you today.
Thank you!!
I love this. Sometimes it’s easy to get lost in your day and issues that you forget that your not alone!
I agree! Thankful that I have friends that I can call at any time, with any issue and they understand because they live it too!
Thanks I needed that today. I can be a lonely walk at times.
Sandra, thank you so much for leaving a comment here. I visited your blog and spent some time looking around. I love it! I would love to sit down and ask you tons of questions, you are doing amazing things with your daughter and sometimes I feel so stuck!
Yes, yes, and YES! I see you too and it really makes all the difference to know we’re not alone. Thanks for sharing this.
Sometimes I wish I had a “like” button for the comments :)Thank you!
Thank you so much, Ellen! I see and feel the stares all the time, but it usually feels like they are looking through me and not at me. I see pity a lot, you know, the head tilted to the side just a little and funny little sort of smile. I hate it! I want to be seen as a regular mom, not someone to feel sorry for. Thank you for seeing me (us), and for knowing the difference!
Maggie
xoxo
Maggie, I think before I was one of “us” I did look at other special needs moms with pity. I was so ignorant! You are right, we are simply moms, and while it can be hard, it is also good! Thanks so much for leaving a comment.