Question... and would like to know how others feel or think ... (5)
KHD100: On another site, there were a group of parents dealing with trying to date and looking after a child/children/or aging parent that has a disability.
Some posted what they were going through or asked questions on how to deal with dating or just trying to have a social life.
The discussions or posts people gave were very interesting and varied. Parents dealing this situation or not, responded.
I am very interested in the opinions and feelings the people on this site have regarding this subject.
The actor William Christopher wrote a book called "Mixed Blessing". JMO, it's the best way to describe what it's like for most parents of any child.
Some posted what they were going through or asked questions on how to deal with dating or just trying to have a social life.
The discussions or posts people gave were very interesting and varied. Parents dealing this situation or not, responded.
I am very interested in the opinions and feelings the people on this site have regarding this subject.
The actor William Christopher wrote a book called "Mixed Blessing". JMO, it's the best way to describe what it's like for most parents of any child.
I can only say that it would be difficult to juggle dating and looking after ones kids who are normal, and it would even be moreso with looking after kids with a disability as well as one's aging parents. It would require a patient partner to say the least. It can be done, with some sacrifice, with the enlisted help of sitters or other relatives, provided adequate notice is given.
the sandwich theory...
I think you have to make time between all the responsibility for yourself to keep your sanity, and your patience. Let's face it..we're human, and can only stretch so far before breaking. You'd have to arrange a little time off just to be yourself.
just my thoughts
I think you have to make time between all the responsibility for yourself to keep your sanity, and your patience. Let's face it..we're human, and can only stretch so far before breaking. You'd have to arrange a little time off just to be yourself.
just my thoughts
How would you feel about dating someone dealing with those situations?
my heart's big enough for all of them if the relationship seemed right and i would gladly ease the burden a bit. This person would have be a very generous loving person to deal with everything to begin with. So, I think I would be there and arrange some regular one-on-one time to know the person, not just the situation.
Although, if it turns out to not be the right person, ending it would be even harder, knowing how that may affect the entire family.
Tough call, but I'd probably do it, for the right person.
Although, if it turns out to not be the right person, ending it would be even harder, knowing how that may affect the entire family.
Tough call, but I'd probably do it, for the right person.
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Some posted what they were going through or asked questions on how to deal with dating or just trying to have a social life.
The discussions or posts people gave were very interesting and varied. Parents dealing this situation or not, responded.
I am very interested in the opinions and feelings the people on this site have regarding this subject.
The actor William Christopher wrote a book called "Mixed Blessing". JMO, it's the best way to describe what it's like for most parents of any child.