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Went on a playdate today and was asked to pay for their company at the end
I envision this being a cross between /r/parenting and /r/breakingdad - a place to discuss our parenting needs and vent from time to time. I know that the term special needs is broad, however I think that we can make this happen.
Friends pool got me very sick and she wants me to come back.
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Feeling frustrated over family saying not to work too hard but offering no help.
I envision this being a cross between /r/parenting and /r/breakingdad - a place to discuss our parenting needs and vent from time to time. I know that the term special needs is broad, however I think that we can make this happen.
My mom wants me to come back to her place again after my surgery when my kids are unhappy and she cannot accommodate my son's health needs. Need advice on how to say no.
I envision this being a cross between /r/parenting and /r/breakingdad - a place to discuss our parenting needs and vent from time to time. I know that the term special needs is broad, however I think that we can make this happen.
Today I had a lady confront me about our disabled parking pass and threaten to call the police. Advice needed.
I envision this being a cross between /r/parenting and /r/breakingdad - a place to discuss our parenting needs and vent from time to time. I know that the term special needs is broad, however I think that we can make this happen.
I'm feeling angry today. This just isn't fair
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I keep making friends but it's a one sided relationship. I don't know why. Needing some advice
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Need advice about social worker coming to show I do need respite.
I envision this being a cross between /r/parenting and /r/breakingdad - a place to discuss our parenting needs and vent from time to time. I know that the term special needs is broad, however I think that we can make this happen.
Did I under pay the babysitter?
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My upstairs neighbor was listening to me have intimacy and I'm really uncomfortable
A subreddit for stories of annoying neighbors. It’s a place to plot revenge just keep it legal. Try and be nice here and keep it civil. Use your downvote to punish assholes, only use the report button to report serious assholes but try and have a thick skin at the same time. Ignoring a shitty comment is often the best path.
Having surgery soon and I have no idea how it's going to happen
I envision this being a cross between /r/parenting and /r/breakingdad - a place to discuss our parenting needs and vent from time to time. I know that the term special needs is broad, however I think that we can make this happen.
I'm having a hard time with the media's glorification of having disabled kids. How am I supposed to deal with it?
I envision this being a cross between /r/parenting and /r/breakingdad - a place to discuss our parenting needs and vent from time to time. I know that the term special needs is broad, however I think that we can make this happen.
I'm needing surgery and have a special needs child. no help and I'm feeling hopeless
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My kids are no longer invited anywhere because of my son's developmental disabilities. How am I supposed to respond to people that are excluding us?
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My mom keeps saying people are telling her she shouldn't have to help with my retard kids. Something needs to be said but I need guidance.
A place for parents of twins, triplets, and beyond to discuss the unique challenges of raising and parenting multiples.
My mom fakes illnesses for attention and wastes emergency room time. I'm now being affected because we have the same uncommon last name. What can I do?
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How many times do you suggest activities with a friend before you assume they don't want to hang out with you?
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Invited for a playdate tomorrow but wasn't given address. That isn't an invite is it?
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A friend contacted me and wanted to help with childcare for an appointment for my son. I accepted but she left immediately when I got back. I'm confused.
For all things friendship! If you're after friendship advice or feeling lonely and need someone to chat to this is the place for you ❤
How do you know if someone saying they want to hang out means they want to?
If you think you might be autistic - or even if you're on The Quest, to figure out why life seems so much stranger and harder for you than it does for other people - then we made this space for you. It's one thing to read DSM diagnostic criteria or an Autism Parent's lamentations, and another to really hear us as we describe what it feels like to _be_ autistic. Welcome, and please feel free to ask questions! :)
The father of my kids is acting strangely loving and I'm really confused.
Relationships, dating, marriage, drama, breakups, cheating, venting.
I feel so sad lately. Everyone is assuming I'm grandma and not mom
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I was kicked out of an autism mom group because I asked to be paid for my work
If you think you might be autistic - or even if you're on The Quest, to figure out why life seems so much stranger and harder for you than it does for other people - then we made this space for you. It's one thing to read DSM diagnostic criteria or an Autism Parent's lamentations, and another to really hear us as we describe what it feels like to _be_ autistic. Welcome, and please feel free to ask questions! :)
I need help to know if I insulted someone
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