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Feeling Grief, Loss, and Sadness as the Mama of a Special Needs or High Needs Child

When we have a special needs or high needs child* it is important to allow ourselves to experience the feelings of grief, loss, and sadness that can arise. These feelings are completely normal and do not mean we love our child or children any less. Grief for not getting the child we had expected or dreamed of. Grief for all the things our child, and ourselves, may miss out on due to their challenges. Grief for the ways our lives are limited or constricted by our children's challenges. In order to move into a place of acceptance we must allow ourselves to feel those feelings of grief, loss, and sadness. Learn more by joining my Facebook group:   / highneedsmamasupport   I define “special and high needs” as any child who has physical, emotional, behavioral, psychological, and/or social challenges. This includes (but is not limited to): ADHD, ADD, ODD, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, learning differences, physical or cognitive differences/disabilities, and other behavioral/emotional challenges. My definition embraces any Mama who is doing what I call “parenting plus”, i.e. parenting one or more children PLUS dealing with and managing a child’s special and/or high needs.