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Struggling to relate to friends with neurotypical children

RebeccaH

I wondered if anyone else has this problem or any advice that might help.  I'm struggling to stay friends with mums who have kids the same age but who are neurotypical.  I don't know how to share how difficult our lives are and normal mum conversations just leave me feeling completely alone and isolated.  Everytime I do try and share it just feels like I'm bringing the whole mood down so don't feel comfortable anymore.  I'm starting to avoid meeting up because it just makes me feel so depressed.  Does anyone else have these issues? Thanks x

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  • Oh gosh, I completely get this. It’s so hard when other parents are talking about things, and all i can think in my head is - you have no idea. I had a 3 hour meltdown today where my child smashed up her whole bedroom. I dont even talk to my good friends about so many of our challenges, often because i feel embarassed or dont want to bring the mood down, let alone my mum friends at school as they just wouldnt get it. You are not alone. I think a lot of us mums of neurodiverse children feel like this. I wish you all the best. Let’s chat more. 

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  • Oh gosh, I completely get this. It’s so hard when other parents are talking about things, and all i can think in my head is - you have no idea. I had a 3 hour meltdown today where my child smashed up her whole bedroom. I dont even talk to my good friends about so many of our challenges, often because i feel embarassed or dont want to bring the mood down, let alone my mum friends at school as they just wouldnt get it. You are not alone. I think a lot of us mums of neurodiverse children feel like this. I wish you all the best. Let’s chat more. 

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