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Hi, my name is sleepingpanda. I'm here because I am really struggling with internal feelings. my 17 year old daughter was diagnosed last year formally but we have been battling the system and trying to navigate our way messily since 2021 when things got really bad. some days are good, some are not so good. we’ve known for about 3 years what her challenges were so the formal diagnosis was never a surprise and we have adjusted ourselves to help our home be a safe and understanding place. the reason I am here is I am increasingly feeling burnt out (work full time) and unable to be as compassionate towards her outbursts and demands as I should be. Especially when the nastiness starts and I am almost wishing we could have some time apart and I feel terrible guilt at that. I’ve been trying to hide aaay from those feelings as I am ashamed. I’d hate for her to know how I really feel and feel alone with my thoughts of just wanting to run away
