What a universal tattoo you've designed. My sister is on the autism spectrum, so I have personal experience with some of the bonus parenting challenges you've faced. You've obviously done a wonderful job, so your best was the best thing for Max.
Thank you for your kindness and your camaraderie, Leslie. ♥️ We've tried -- as I'm sure you and your family have -- and some days, some phases have gone better than others. I think I focused so long on the fact that our parenting journey has been "special" that I failed for a while to realize that every parenting journey has its areas of special-ness. Courtesy of my brother and me, my mom had them too. It feels good to learn to give the grace I've been seeking.
This is brilliant, Sarah! This resonates deeply! Some tattoos might read: "I dressed myself", "I'm the messy middle of mom's overfunctioning affliction." The one I plan to ink next week for myself: "Brave, Afraid, Soft, Strong"...the words will surround my sunrise tattoo in a square. They represent the paradox of life, holding the tension of showing up both brave and afraid (most of what I've done I've done afraid, which is brave)....and I'd say I have a soft front and strong back.
Gina, I love all of this and resonate right back with you. I am my mom's "messy middle" ... and Max is mine. And so it (probably) runs up and down the generations. I think the only way out is to name it and do our best. ❤️ Your upcoming tattoo sounds perfect -- thank you for sharing it. I look forward to seeing it (and you!) in person sometime.
What a universal tattoo you've designed. My sister is on the autism spectrum, so I have personal experience with some of the bonus parenting challenges you've faced. You've obviously done a wonderful job, so your best was the best thing for Max.
Thank you for your kindness and your camaraderie, Leslie. ♥️ We've tried -- as I'm sure you and your family have -- and some days, some phases have gone better than others. I think I focused so long on the fact that our parenting journey has been "special" that I failed for a while to realize that every parenting journey has its areas of special-ness. Courtesy of my brother and me, my mom had them too. It feels good to learn to give the grace I've been seeking.
This is brilliant, Sarah! This resonates deeply! Some tattoos might read: "I dressed myself", "I'm the messy middle of mom's overfunctioning affliction." The one I plan to ink next week for myself: "Brave, Afraid, Soft, Strong"...the words will surround my sunrise tattoo in a square. They represent the paradox of life, holding the tension of showing up both brave and afraid (most of what I've done I've done afraid, which is brave)....and I'd say I have a soft front and strong back.
Gina, I love all of this and resonate right back with you. I am my mom's "messy middle" ... and Max is mine. And so it (probably) runs up and down the generations. I think the only way out is to name it and do our best. ❤️ Your upcoming tattoo sounds perfect -- thank you for sharing it. I look forward to seeing it (and you!) in person sometime.