Happy Mother’s Day! 💙
To the moms who are still waiting to hear their child say “mommy” and the ones who hear it all day long.
To the moms who fix chicken nuggets or pizza every single day.
To the moms who are still helping their adult children with baths and showers.
To the moms who stay up late to make sure their child gets home safely.
To the moms who function on little to no sleep because their child doesn’t sleep.
To the moms struggling to keep doctors’, therapists’ and teachers’ names straight.
To the moms of escape artists who can open any lock known to man.
To the moms of dare devils who fear nothing.
To the moms who are crying in their pillows at night.
To the moms trying to think of every sensory issue their child has when they dare to leave their home.
To the moms watching their child’s meltdowns, knowing there is nothing they can do but keep them safe.
To the moms who are constantly worried about “when I’m not here, who will love my child?”
To the moms whose child desperately want friends, a job, to drive, to have their own home and don’t understand why they don’t.
To the moms of newly diagnosed children who don’t know what to do first.
To the moms who are tired – the same foods, the same routine, the same clothes, the same… The same… The same…
I know there are times you feel like the world’s worst mom. You forgot this – you are too tired for that – you got irritated at the constant verbal stimming – you can’t find the only brand of chicken nuggets your child will eat.
But – I also know that no matter what, you are awesome and amazing and stronger than you think.
Trust me. I know lots and lots of moms who don’t realize how amazing they are. You are one of them.
So, today is your day! Smile, take a deep breath and know your child is more than a diagnosis and they are lucky to have you as their mom! Keep reaching for those dreams!