Feelings of Failing as a Mom

Some days I feel I am failing,

Others, I believe God made me RJ's momma for a reason.

Maybe I am equipped to love, protect, and guide him even with being Autistic. But my mind plagues me often, as I lack the patience needed.

I try to discipline him when he does not listen but it is ineffective

and quite honestly, it gives me anxiety and has left me feeling like a terrible mother for the way I try to instill "listening" in him.

No mother is without fault so I try to extend grace to myself. I am learning and growing as my son is learning and growing in his way.

My reason(s) for sharing this experience is to show other moms that they aren't alone in their struggles and frustration.

Let's try to get out more with our kiddos and do fun activities with them. I know it can feel overwhelming but we can make the mindset shift by training our minds to see that we "get to" do these things with our kids not that we "have to." I strongly believe that shift will make a significant difference for our children and for us moms.