Day 36 — Pushing through — posted in another group here but wanted to post to community!

So I finally had Marshalls my three year olds assessment , and his diagnosis came back that he is ASD & GDD ; Autistic & Global developmental delay.

Even though in my heart I knew he had autism and was delayed it still hit me like a ton of bricks.

However now that I have the diagnosis I can get all the help and funding needed to see him succeed, which makes my heart so happy.

It feels like the next 6 months to a year is going be over whelming with all that needs to be done.

I have a huge support system which is so helpful , especially being sober , I could not imagine doing any of this not sober.

Being sober has given me the strength as well as a clear head/mind to handle the situations better , don’t get me wrong , when his tantrums and screaming are at his worst it’s a bit mentally over whelming but I push through.

36 days sober , and going strong.

I can’t wait to see my little man excel in his life to his full potential .

Thank you for hearing todays thoughts, the first couple days were a bit emotional but I’m feeling much better about the process :pray::smiling_face_with_three_hearts::heart:

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You are such a good mom Kaci, and yes doing this sober is the correct way to do it. I didn’t have the support and it’s a tough, tough journey so don’t forget to reach out. Sending lots of hugs.
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Thank you so much :smiling_face_with_three_hearts::hugs::heart: That means so much.

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Awesome job on 36 days. Our topic for my AA meeting tonight matches this. It was about how even though we are sober life can still hit us hard. Sending Hope and Love to you. Keep on fighting !

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Congratulations for each and every effort to stay sober, and for being a great Mom

I have an Autistic Son, and other children who I am trying to reconnect with, sobriety is an enormous part of that, and so much of my day is filled with wanting us to be a family again, to place my heart in their hands…

My Son just had his 18th Birthday, Ive started work recently and Im back to day 1.

Im very proud of your journey,
I hope to find the same success

Bless you

Keep it up! One day at a time and before you know it they stack up quick!