Re: a little sad and alot overwhelmed

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Hi ,

It is amazing what we can endure for our children. You are certainly going over and above. The driving must be horrendous. Many of us have had extended driving situations, but they usually aren't daily. Do hold up as best you can for your children, and I hope that the brain balance center will be the light at the end of the tunnel for you.

Karmen

a little sad and alot overwhelmed

I drive a minimum of 2 hours and 40 minutes JUST to get my girlsto school everyday. It is awful to do this year round- full days.The drive along with the stresssssssss is just about to finally do me in. I live so far away from the nearest ABA autism shcool.My husband and I decided to get Skye, My 5.5 y.o.daughter, the help she rightfully deserves and hopefully claim the mom she deserves. I am just so scattered and stressed.On the days I try to come home to do errands after dropping themoff at school, that means I drive 5 hours and 10 minutes a day,just to provide the access to schooling. I have been doing this since february. So, in the meantime, since I never have muchchance for anything but being the professional driver, I havebeen pulling all-nighters doing aggresive research this past month, about every other day, getting about 2-3 hours sleep then going forthe driving job. I am in so deep, I feel like I am dying. I haveabsolutely no help from outside family and friends. Huband works12 hour days 4 days a week, and he travels quite ofen. My alarm goesoff at 4:45 am every morning, just to be able to get out the door.(sometimes just have had gone to bed by 2 or 3 am)Anyhow, We are selling it all and taking her to the brain balance center in Peachtree City,Georgia.(she is expected to be there for3 to 6 months.)I had heard stories of autismbankrupting family hearts minds and budgets. It feels like it is here to me. I feel like the brain balance center,....is almost likea last resort. I have really tried everything under the sun, it seems.Just got to let it out. I have no one else to talk to. The stress is thru the roof !!!! I still think this brain balance center will be her recovery highlight !! a little sad and alot overwhelmed, ~