tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.comments2018-02-27T08:26:19.388-08:00SELF CARE FOR PARENTS of Teen or Adult with Autism or Mental IllnessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02368951218863471604noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-11396621540311352092016-09-25T20:31:44.503-07:002016-09-25T20:31:44.503-07:00Tammy,
Thank you so much for your comment! You ar...Tammy,<br />Thank you so much for your comment! You are not alone! We are all in this together! <br />Much love,<br />Dawngratefulheartdawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01641969140154750044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-64269726076310781982016-09-25T18:08:42.250-07:002016-09-25T18:08:42.250-07:00I am so relieved that I am not alone. I have been...I am so relieved that I am not alone. I have been attending EA (Emotions Anonymous) which helps with managing the intense emotions that arise when dealing with my 24 year old son on the autism spectrum. He is also mentally ill and exhibits extreme anger mostly directed at me! My heart is broken and I'm heading into another serious burnout! I will find an Al-Anon parent meeting to go to. Thank-you so much for your blog and great suggestions! I need to take time for myself and take care of myself, otherwise I (we) are unable to help our son!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04215771817838686679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-22887352745939623912016-01-10T22:38:57.271-08:002016-01-10T22:38:57.271-08:00Thanks Dawn for sharing your story. Thanks also Ma...Thanks Dawn for sharing your story. Thanks also Marissa for those advises you gave to dawn. It also help me on situations like this. Thanks for inspiring me.Children with special needshttp://www.conductmanagement.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-63192672890433257672015-12-05T17:48:25.319-08:002015-12-05T17:48:25.319-08:00I learned something important today!!!
CUT MYSEL...I learned something important today!!! <br />CUT MYSELF SOME SLACK!!!!<br /><br />I will be kind and loving to myself today!!! <br /><br />Dawn<br /><br />gratefulheartdawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01641969140154750044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-12592430693408912712015-11-11T22:54:12.681-08:002015-11-11T22:54:12.681-08:00Exactly, you can not be able to be happy, if you d...Exactly, you can not be able to be happy, if you don't understand yourself. In old age, you need to be independent for you well-being. Otherwise, your child will be going to hurt you, if you dependent upon themMartin Stromberghttp://www.ddmedtrans.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-35352062521385016452015-10-05T16:34:07.447-07:002015-10-05T16:34:07.447-07:00Hi such an amazing resource you are putting togeth...Hi such an amazing resource you are putting together - if we really want to change the culture, we have to start with building <a href="http://newcastle-hampers.blogspot.com/2015/10/early-bird-christmas-hampers.html" rel="nofollow">amazing new environments</a> for our children.<br />ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08276330288880776773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-76182266178576058692015-08-09T15:35:53.935-07:002015-08-09T15:35:53.935-07:00I just read the introduction to your blog, and tea...I just read the introduction to your blog, and tears are welling in my eyes as I type this. I have a 25 yr. old son with Autism. I would say he's moderate. He has good vocabulary, but it belies his understanding/logic. Looks through the wrong end of the telescope, if you know what I mean. He suffers from SEVERE anxiety, & is on meds for that, as well as depression/OCD. I am so worried about his future. We do have some supports through the state of CA, but with budget cuts . . . We are happy to have him live with us, but I know that we won't live forever (as some in-laws are fond of pointing out). So, I worry about it all the time--mainly, how will he ever adjust to assisted living, when he constantly is fearful that his dad & I will one day want to move into a smaller house, WITH my son, no less? Hates ANY change, which I realize is typical . . . Anyhow, sorry I babbled, lol! Am grateful I found this blog! Hopefully, it's not discontinued, as I see there hasn't been anything current. Thank you! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-6360488222479303372015-08-09T15:34:53.389-07:002015-08-09T15:34:53.389-07:00I just read the introduction to your blog, and tea...I just read the introduction to your blog, and tears are welling in my eyes as I type this. I have a 25 yr. old son with Autism. I would say he's moderate. He has good vocabulary, but it belies his understanding/logic. Looks through the wrong end of the telescope, if you know what I mean. He suffers from SEVERE anxiety, & is on meds for that, as well as depression/OCD. I am so worried about his future. We do have some supports through the state of CA, but with budget cuts . . . We are happy to have him live with us, but I know that we won't live forever (as some in-laws are fond of pointing out). So, I worry about it all the time--mainly, how will he ever adjust to assisted living, when he constantly is fearful that his dad & I will one day want to move into a smaller house, WITH my son, no less? Hates ANY change, which I realize is typical . . . Anyhow, sorry I babbled, lol! Am grateful I found this blog! Hopefully, it's not discontinued, as I see there hasn't been anything current. Thank you! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-45761848323523257902013-12-25T21:32:37.254-08:002013-12-25T21:32:37.254-08:00Bipolar disorder, with its extreme mood swings fro...Bipolar disorder, with its extreme mood swings from depression to mania, used to be called manic depressive disorder. <a href="http://assisted-living-for-mentally-ill.blogspot.com/2013/12/massage-for-bipolar-disorder.html" rel="nofollow">Bipolar disorder</a> is very serious and can cause risky behavior, even suicidal tendencies, and can be treated with therapy and medication.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476661280952217040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-8818638129962873002012-11-09T22:54:21.076-08:002012-11-09T22:54:21.076-08:00I am so glad I put this post in my reading list to...I am so glad I put this post in my reading list to read later. I work with kids with ADHD, Asperger's and Autism as a Counselor Resideny in Virginia Beach. Self-Cate Resources are so important. I recently wrote a blog post for parents on the topic. So glad to have somewhere to direct people!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04737863795797825487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-19663583375375394202011-10-25T12:25:50.927-07:002011-10-25T12:25:50.927-07:00We are struggling with all of the above -- Asperge...We are struggling with all of the above -- Asperger's ADHD -- with not one, but two adolescents. Definitely have to check this out because we're in desperate need of some self care.Accidental Experthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076925529372019604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-58976781544556763952011-10-03T20:28:56.250-07:002011-10-03T20:28:56.250-07:00this is such a great post about quality of life re...this is such a great post about quality of life regardless of circumstances. Thank you so much for posting how you use the "12 step" program to grow on a day to day basis. You outlook on life is inspirational to everyone you encounter and we encourage you to continue sharing your story.bretthttp://www.socialactiviastories.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-15851860379719543292011-06-30T13:09:27.511-07:002011-06-30T13:09:27.511-07:00This is a fabulous concept! I would love to share...This is a fabulous concept! I would love to share it with my readers on both http://www.allerjayne.com and on http://www.donteatthatsite.com<br />(Full credit to you with a link back to your site of course!)<br />please e-mail me at info@donteatthatsite.com with your answer :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117950374964969700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-86939334635547365312011-06-27T11:07:52.480-07:002011-06-27T11:07:52.480-07:00I TOTALLY get this!!!!
We moved to Ohio specific...I TOTALLY get this!!!! <br /><br />We moved to Ohio specifically for my son's school. So, it was my plan (dream) to finally have a HOUSE.. that we OWN!! And, in said house, it was my plan (dream) to have my pugs. I was going to play with them, take them everywhere.. train them. They were going to be the GREATEST dogs!! My ultimate dream was to train them to be therapy dogs.. to go into hospitals/nursing homes, and provide LOVE for others. But, it never happened :( I do have the pugs, but things continued to go downhill for our son. I ended up having to be the transportation provider for him. His school is roughly 50 miles away (each way). Needless to say, they are the worst pugs ever. NO manners what so ever. Our female, is very territorial. I have to keep her in my arms when people come over. (like that happens often! lol) But, they're still cute, and provide me with so much unconditional love. I just cant take them out of the house without them acting like... well, acting like they're completely UNTRAINED! lolRhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12925172975712121231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-11838845397983972011-06-26T16:52:26.292-07:002011-06-26T16:52:26.292-07:00this truly.. compelled me. We're going throug...this truly.. compelled me. We're going through a REALLY rough patch and.. this.. I needed to read this. Thank you.Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12925172975712121231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-79241761788613648302011-05-17T22:06:32.726-07:002011-05-17T22:06:32.726-07:00I have 13-yr boy with autism. This blog encourages...I have 13-yr boy with autism. This blog encourages me greatly.Ogawahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302138341311762761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-57941923117893417282011-05-15T08:20:29.321-07:002011-05-15T08:20:29.321-07:00Very true. I try and remember to live by this :)Very true. I try and remember to live by this :)Casdokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497897393162856190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-29554939497066764682011-04-16T18:48:46.403-07:002011-04-16T18:48:46.403-07:00Thank you for sharing. Parents need to always hav...Thank you for sharing. Parents need to always have hope...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-8473206511191390522011-03-21T01:44:19.747-07:002011-03-21T01:44:19.747-07:00Dawn, first off it's amazing what you are doin...Dawn, first off it's amazing what you are doing with this blog. We so often know how to care for our children but not ourselves. Second off I find It amazing to find another parent of three kids on the spectrum - we should "compare notes"! Third and lastly I just gotta say I posted today about isolation "in our ranks" and needed people to listen to us talk when we need to "detox the autism", so to speak. I really think I am gonna love reading your blog!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10671909453030471443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-44308938456529298042011-02-28T07:43:15.035-08:002011-02-28T07:43:15.035-08:00We are so excited to see this blog's success! ...We are so excited to see this blog's success! Any blog helping parents with autism we support! We are a pediatric therapy and autism services company and want to let our services be known to families across the United States. We provide physical, speech, occupational and behavioral management services in Illinois, New York, Connecticut, Virginia and California with more states to come. If you are interested in our services please visit our webpage http://wwww.achievebeyondusa.com We wish continued success for this blog!Achieve Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572513672928381956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689294046273556224.post-48365617093112318292011-02-27T17:09:45.348-08:002011-02-27T17:09:45.348-08:00What a wonderful blog you have here! I would have ...What a wonderful blog you have here! I would have been just as emotional there as well... I fear for the day when I leave may child with ASD behind... it overwhelms me sometimes.... but I can't think about that...I need to continue to prepare him to be as successful as he can in life, and we are praying that we have another (typical) child so that they can be there for him when we are gone.... <br /><br />Anyways, I found you on Twitter (I'm @AutismLoveHope) and my website is www.AutismLoveHope.com -- hope to read more from you! :)AutismLoveHopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13412281483765409387noreply@blogger.com