Feeling isolated

Julie 2017-01-28 22:00:05 UTC #1

I’m a single parent of a 16 year old son who has severe learning and behavioural disability,dyslexia asd traits,unpredictable behaviour and recently been told he has anxiety too. He just doesn’t go any where , he struggles to go to college and I end up fetching him home more time changes there. I have two older adult children who has there own life,but no family members as they can’t except my son. I don’t get any respite and struggling to get out as my son hasn’t got the independent skills to be left alone. Feeling isolated.

sianwhite 2017-01-30 12:29:40 UTC #2

Hi @Julie, thank you for your post, though I’m really sorry to hear you’re feeling isolated.

FamilyHub is the perfect place to chat to people whose family situations are similar to yours, so hopefully someone will be able to share their experiences with you and help you to feel less alone.

I know a few members have expressed similar feelings to you, so I’ll just mention them here to see if they might like to comment and share their experiences: @nanny.g @Monica

If you’d like more information on respite services, take a look at our website, or give our helpline a call on 0808 808 1111. Someone will be there to chat to, and give you more information.

All the best,
Sian

Roger 2017-03-02 10:03:05 UTC #3

Hi Julie, i am new here. I am a single dad with two boys with additional needs, both have very unpredictable mood swings. I too have no family, and the boys are not allowed to see their mum for protection issues. All the family have refused to get involved with the boys, so its just me. I have very little support and basically been told by social work and school to just get on with it. Reading your post i am very concerned as my eldest son is 16 in 13 days time, i am feeling very over whelmed and scared. Last night his anxieties went through the roof because of something they were doing in school. I too feel very isolated, and so glad i have found this hub.

sianwhite 2017-03-03 11:18:07 UTC #4

Hi @Roger, thank you for your post and for sharing your experiences - I am sure they resonate with lots of other parents.

I hope you enjoy exploring FamilyHub and find lots of people to connect with. Just shout if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Sian

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