For this weeks Tuesday Toots, I want to talk about how I advocate for my son. I am his voice. I have to ensure that he is getting what he needs to succeed. I have to look out for his emotional, physical, and mental well being. It's not easy. I have to rely on my mother's instinct. Sometimes I am wrong, and I have to deal with that. When I know I am right, I fight as hard as I can to get my son what he needs.
Advocating for my son is an everyday responsibility. It is part of who I am, but making decisions and fighting for my son isn't all that I am. I am his mother. I love him and I let him know everyday how special he is. As his mother, I also need to make sure that he is allowed to be a kid.
He works hard at school and with his CAP worker after school. My husband and I feel that it is important that he also have time for himself. He needs to have time to enjoy doing activities that he likes. I have to resist the urge to make everything a learning activity. It's not easy and sometimes I just can't resist.
This Tuesday Toot is for all of us mother's that spend everyday fighting for their child. We are so used to doing it, that it has become second nature. Most of the time, no one acknowledges the importance of what we do. Except our child. When we look at our child, that is the only acknowledgement we need. We do what we do for our child. Today, I want to acknowledge all of the work we do and give everyone an internet pat on the back. Keep up the great work.
2 comments:
Thank you. I needed that. Big pats to you. You deserve it.
Kudos to you, Tammy.
Not everyone has what it takes to fight to get what their child needs out of the system has to be so much harder than when your child isn't on the spectrum.
Give 'em hell. Both you and your kid (and every kid who comes after) deserve it.
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