How?
When you have those moments, the moments when you’re barely holding it together. When you need to sneak into the bathroom and run the water so the kids won’t hear you crying. When your head is in your hands and you think, “How am I ever going to do this?” I want you to remember one thing.
As you ask yourself “how” in those moments of desperation, remember this.
If you’re asking “how,” you’ve already decided that you ARE going to do it. It will get done. Whatever seemingly impossible thing life has put in front of you, you’re already determined to make it possible. You are going to figure it out!
How? I can’t tell you because it is different for each of us and different for each of our kids. But I am sure that the determination you have at your core and the love for your children that drives you are the keys to your success. I can’t tell you exactly how, but I can tell you for sure that you will figure it out.
So, have a good cry. Don’t forget to turn the water off before you head back out and hug your kiddos.
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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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