Buddha’s Wisdom
If a friend or loved one came to you and shared a problem, how would you react? If they told you they were worn out and felt like they were running on empty, what would you say? If they were struggling with a parenting problem, would you berate them and discourage them?
Without thinking, we support others. We encourage them to take a break, get some rest and we offer our own help. But, when we are struggling with something ourselves, we can quickly move to criticism, discouragement and loss of hope.
This sentiment is vital for us as parents to high-need kids. Our lives revolve around caring for others, but if we don’t maintain our own health and peace, we’ll wear ourselves out. We won’t be helpful to anyone if we run ourselves ragged.
I know that when push comes to shove, you will always put your family first, and I admire that! I’m right there with you, but don’t let too much time pass before you find ways to refill your own tank. You deserve your own love and attention.
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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