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Hi everyone.
I'm new here, or at least I thought I was. Apparently I had already signed up (but I don't remember doing it!)
I'm a stay at home dad to two young boys, Mr A who will be 4 this week and is autistic, and Sir T who is 2 and a right royal pain in the a**e!
I've been looking for somewhere to come and vent really, and potentially get to know some of you on the same boat.
My wife works and I'm the home parent, that's about the be all and end all of it. It hasn't always been this way, up until A was officially diagnosed back in December, I worked as an electricians mate. The decision was made to work things this way because I've always had a better grasp on the house and dealing with the autism. What I hadn't planned for was the fact that I didn't have a better grasp on the kids.
Mr A, is a dream, despite the being autistic. However Sir T is like a permanent shadow that seems to think if he can't see me that I'm going to disappear and it's hard [censored] work!
I need to get out and about but I'm struggling to find the places / resources to not have to do it alone!
Anybody else here feel my pain?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Regards
W
Hi Wayne and welcome to the forum....again 8)
I took the liberty of reading through your past posts, you've had a journey for sure.
Staying at home to look after the children is no walk in the park, especially with two children under 5.
As your eldest boy has been diagnosed with ASD, have you been offered any help? We have a very good support system in the Wirral so it might be a good idea to contact the Autistic Society and find out what is available in your area.
Anyway were a friendly bunch and its a great place to vent! π
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