Sometimes most peoples “overwhelming” is simply our “normal.”

Love this from Stories About Autism

Juggling the care needs of 4 people (5 if you count myself) has meant it’s been rare lately to have a day where everyone is doing ok.
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Between Tommy, Jude, and my parents, it feels like there’s always someone who’s having a tough day lately.
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And if they’re having a tough time, then so am I. Their comfort and happiness hugely dictates what kind of day I’m going to have. It’s intrinsically linked, with no let up.
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The problem with that, is even when you’re coping, the continuous weight of that on your shoulders, begins to wear you down. Especially on days like today, where I’ve become the trigger for Jude’s anxiety once more, and there’s nothing I can do to change that.
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I do my best to… More