by Kirsty | Nov 13, 2017 | Mental Health
I must confess I’ve been feeling overwhelmed, negative and a little lost lately. So many things have happened and I’ve struggled to keep up with it all. I’ve been unable to write, focus or even summon the energy to respond to emails. It’s been...
by Kirsty | Dec 13, 2016 | Albinism, Autism, Special Needs
I’m exhausted at the moment. Life is always busy but at the end of the year the sense of busyness goes off the chart. It’s right now that I need to practise self-care the most. It’s at times like these that I need to find time for me and time to look...
by Kirsty | Nov 8, 2016 | Carer, Parents, Special Needs
One of the biggest challenges I face as a special needs parent is finding time for myself. It’s not easy, in between writing, parenting, medical appointments, after school activities, housework, therapies, family commitments and everything else life throws at...
by Kirsty | Sep 16, 2016 | Special Needs
A few weeks ago I shared a post about why it’s so important to find support, even if you don’t think you need it. This week I want to share 9 different ways you can find support as a carer. I’ve listed these in order of difficulty – the easiest...
by Kirsty | Mar 9, 2016 | Relationships, Special Needs
I know from my own experience as a carer, you can spend so much time looking after your special needs child or your other kids or your elderly parents or your partner, there is often no time or energy left to care for yourself. I also know that sometimes it can be...
