Some days as a mum to a child with special needs feel like running a marathon with no finish line.
This week, we had another hospital visit.
My son wouldn’t keep the film on over his numbing cream, so while we waited for it to work, we popped into the hospital café. But it all became too much for him.
When we finally saw the consultant, he immediately needed the toilet (of course he did!).
Thankfully, the consultant was kind and understanding, letting us go and waiting patiently. That small kindness meant the world in the middle of such a stressful day.
There are moments I wish I could do more, fix things faster, ease his discomfort. But some days, this is all I can do. And I have to remind myself that doing my best is enough.
As a hope to distract him I bought him a magazine, a Harry Potter one, even though he doesn’t even like Harry Potter. I guess sometimes we just do anything to bring a little light to their day, don’t we?
We all do that, don’t we? We give what we can, even when it’s not perfect. And that’s okay.
Parenting a child with special educational needs is a journey full of challenges, exhaustion, and moments that test our limits, but also moments that show our strength and love.
To every mum who feels like she’s not doing enough: you are more than enough.
Every act of love. Every moment you show up. Every tear, every smile — it all matters.
You’re doing an amazing job, even when it feels impossible.