Parents with children who have special challenges are a special lot and are dear to my heart. We are typically misunderstood. Our vocabulary consists of words like stimulants, anti-depressants, behavioral consequences, rebound, moodiness, insomnia, "off-the-wall", oppositional, IEPs, time out, sensory overload, etc. Our days are filled with doctor and psychotherapy appointments; speech/language and occupational therapy sessions; tutoring, social skills classes and teacher meetings, endless phone calls to professionals, insurance companies, schools...and more. 

For a while, I felt guilty having 555 ½ hours to myself. But now, I can wave goodbye to my daughter, turn and enjoy the next 3 ½ weeks of quiet and freedom.

Can you find time away from your challenging child and take time out to recharge and reconnect with the things that are important to you...without feeling guilty?