Tuesday, June 9, 2009

anybody out there

Sometimes I feel as if I am just venting for myself here. But it is helpful all the same. I met a parent of another special needs child in my daughters class today and see how little some parents know about services that are out there for them and what needs to be done for thier childs future. I get frustrated and want so much to help everyone.
Every day I learn something new. This parent shared with me information about respite care through the Division of Developmental Disabilites. I desperatly need respite for Becky and need more info on this.

Monday, June 8, 2009

guilty


Feeling guilty about working so much. I am a single mom with my disabled daughter and another child of 12. Doing it on my own, with very little help from my ex.
I work as a flight attendant for a major airline and it takes me away from home for two to three nights per week at a time. I love my job, have been doing it for 30 years now! But often I feel guilty leaving my kids in the hands of caregivers and not being here for them. I am sure other parents feel this pressure and guilt at times. It just weighs heavy on me at times, given the nature of my job.

Hygiene

Hygiene is a big issue with my disabled daughter. It takes allot of prompting to get her to wash hands, brush teeth, shower, use deodorant and shave. It is time consuming...some days are better than others. It can be exasperating!! She refuses to cut her shoulder length curly hair and it is a rats nest on some days! I think I would have to drag her into the salon kicking and screaming to get it cut, or have her knocked out!!
She pulls her mop of hair up into a ponytail every day, sometimes without even combing it which makes it even worse.....

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Focused

Trying to focus on the future for my daughter. Would like to get a behaviorist in home to help with issues.. Very expensive. Insurance does not cover that!

Monday, June 1, 2009

Frustrated

Working at home on a second job.....am wrapping my car in advertisements to get paid each month. Can do customer service....anyone out there need an agent to answer customer service e mails. Any buisneses interested? I would answer any customer service emails from my laptop. I would charge per email. A great service considering everyone is using technology in particular internet technology!
Good idea?