This week is our daughter’s birthday. I always find myself reflecting at this time of year over the struggles we have faced since her diagnosis and what progress we have made. This year there have been some striking differences that have made significant improvements to the lives of all of us. Our fae made some close friends at her Saturday support sessions, and through them we have got to know the parents of these children. Knowing other adults that are facing the same problems that you are at the same time, and being able to support each other, is something we’ve never had before. It means I’ve started having weekly bitch sessions under the guise of coffee mornings which are wonderful things for your mental health. The children have a regular playdate during the week because, unlike their school friends, they can tire each other out with out draining their social batteries.
More recently, my in-laws have moved up to us. In fact, this week, much to the delight of our daughter (and our relief) they move to a house approximately ten minutes from us. This opens the possibility of babysitting! We’ve not had a night out together since she was born, and the only night away I have had was when my father died – so not exactly a holiday.
Finally, after months of trying, we have sorted out her direct payment (see post on those) so during the school breaks it means we have 8 hours of support from someone who is known to both us and our fae, that is funded and will grant me some rest.
So, it seems we have found our . It’s small but has friends and family and professional workers in it, and for the first time I am looking at reducing my dependancy on antidepressants which is a big plus. It’s only taken 6 years.
Raising the Modern Fae 