29/12/2025
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A belief I hear from a lot of mums is that we’re just supposed to push through. It's an impossible place we put ourselves where we believe that we should just keep going, without stopping for rest, support, or space for ourselves. Often what gets us through this is the promise that once things settle, we will focus on ourselves then.
The problem is, life with neurodivergent kids rarely settles down. The demands keep coming, and pushing through slowly leaves us exhausted, reactive, and heading towards burnout with a nervous system that is constantly activated.
Looking after yourself doesn’t have to mean big changes, therapy appointments, or carving out hours you don’t have. Sometimes it’s about noticing when you’re stretched too thin and giving yourself tiny micro moments to reset before everything spills over.
Taking care of yourself isn’t putting your kids on the backburner. It’s one of the ways you stay strong to support them.
If this feels familiar, or if you’ve noticed you've been telling yourself you’ll look after yourself “when things calm down” or “when you have more time,” you’re not alone. Most of us do that. It’s just worth gently asking what it’s costing you to keep waiting.
You matter too.
