Intellectual disability can be an additional complicating factor. How do you make relational repairs with an adult child who functions more like a toddler?
So insightful, thank you. I have been the undiagnosed ND parent of a highly sensitive, sensory seeking child, and struggled so much without knowing why, but it was nonetheless a healing experience for me b/c I was able to give the attuned, close contact parenting I unfortunately didn't receive. I did get overwhelmed, particularly in the toddler years, but I was able to not blame my child. I am doing a lot of repair of my mistrust patterns with a partner who fully accepts and loves my unmasked self. It's been incredible.
Intellectual disability can be an additional complicating factor. How do you make relational repairs with an adult child who functions more like a toddler?
My memory of my early parenting years are hard to look back on- this post has given me a lot to think about- a lot to help me feel less guilt. ❤️
So insightful, thank you. I have been the undiagnosed ND parent of a highly sensitive, sensory seeking child, and struggled so much without knowing why, but it was nonetheless a healing experience for me b/c I was able to give the attuned, close contact parenting I unfortunately didn't receive. I did get overwhelmed, particularly in the toddler years, but I was able to not blame my child. I am doing a lot of repair of my mistrust patterns with a partner who fully accepts and loves my unmasked self. It's been incredible.