Advice on feeling like a completely overwhelmed shitty parent
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God I couldn’t relate to this more at this very moment than I ever could. My daughter isn’t diagnosed but myself and her nursery think she has adhd ( I think it’s both adhd and asd). She seems like she’s a “normal” child but I’m struggling so much with trying to support her with her sensory needs and just her way of viewing the world. Right now, her eating has become so bad. She’s gone from eating most foods to just having a beige pallete and I feel so guilty for just feeding her beige foods that have no nutritional value 😓. Any advice or suggestions would greatly appreciated.
As easy as it is to say.. but try not to feel guilty, a fed child that is having their needs catered to is the priority. My daughter is specific with food and even though we have yet to have a bite I will put veg on her plate for every meal with no expectation to eat it. Even if she plays with it I see it as a win as she’s touched it x
You are great parent. I understand you very well. I had exactly the same thought about my son. And the shame afterwards was so strong that I wanted mentally destroy myself. But you know what we are not gods we are just humans. I wish everything would be depends on us and our efforts could change everything but it’s not like that. We can’t be ideal but we can be human beings with open hearts to our babies. Because without us it will be difficult for them.
I relate so much I hope things get better for you and your daughter it's rough 🙏🏾
The fact that you are even having those thoughts and reflecting back and upset with yourself, shows what a great parent you are. Be kind to yourself. You are supporting your children but make sure there is someone supporting you.