I rarely go away. I mean really go away. Well this is not exactly true. I do go away but my mind remains with my family. After an incredible MONTH of celebrating our daughter’s accomplishments I was spent. My body and mind were mush. I am so grateful to have friends who check and lift me. One of my dearest friends is a world traveler and she invited me to travel to Scotland. I did not know how much I needed a RECHARGE!
As a parent of a person on the Spectrum you are never truly off. You have these windows of time where there is space to breathe but you are never truly off.
Thousands of miles away I was forced to decompress. I had to rest, I had to exercise, I had to read, I was forced to check in with myself. It takes a lot to parent in any circumstance, but if you have someone in your life that can give you a true break- take it!
Thank you Candace! Your friendship is fuel for the soul.
