Moms are great resources for each other.  I wish when Alexis was young that there had been the freedom and ease of communication that is available today so that I could have connected, directly or indirectly, with others who were going through similar experiences.  I certainly would have felt less isolated.

Many of the mothers of special children whom I have met at my talks are in moms' groups.  Some meet occasionally.  Others meet monthly.  Some even hire a social worker or other professional to direct their conversations.  Moms talk about resources and problems and successes and the latest issues with their children.  They also talk about how it feels lately to be the mother of a special child.

Communicating how you feel and hearing from others about how they feel is so important to a mother's (and father's) personal growth, helps enable them to be a better parent and spouse, and broadens their perspective.  It certainly helps them feel less alone.

I urge those who are not presently in a support group to think about joining one - for you and for your family.

You can contact Margaret at rememberingalexis@gmail.com.