To the mother who feels like her life is a whirlwind of appointments, forms and waiting lists.
To the mother who hasn’t slept in years.
To the mother who is bruised and hurt both inside and out.
You are not on your own.

You put on that brave smile at yet another public meltdown.
Taking deep breaths every time he won’t  do as you asked.
You wipe tears away every time you ask him a question and get no response.
But you are not alone.

To the dad who breaks down inside when he thinks that his son will never play football with the lads.
To the dad who feels he can never do enough or get it right like Mum does.
To the dad who wishes he could have more time with his wife and kids like a “normal” family.
To the dad who fears walking in the door each evening
It’s not just you.

It’s OK.
It’s OK to wonder ‘why us?”
It’s OK to sometimes want to walk away.
It’s OK to be scared about the future.
It’s OK to cry.

But cry together.
Worry together
Stress about it together.
Lean on each other and carry each other

Together you can do this.
Together you can travel this bumpy road.
Together, you will make it through every one of those tough days.

For together, you are not alone.

Trish xx