Concerns about Parenting with Mental Health Disorders

❤️I was diagnosed after having my kids, I have a adult daughter and a teenager daughter, also have ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia and Ms along with other health issues, has my illness affected my kids, most definitely it has they have seen me go through alot of pain over the years, but I do believe it has made them who they are, they are caring loving compassionate well rounded girls who think of others always, my youngest has alot of health issues aswell, so we help each other, I wouldn't change it at all, kids are amazing and becoming a mum saved me

I was terrified at first. I learned very quickly that my special needs child required a lot of focus, and it gave me an outlet for my "helping others "fixation. Once you're a parent, everything changes, and you spend a lot more time distracted from your own issues. It's a real trip, and a great experience

I don't have kids yet and it worries me and my partner. He doesn't think I'll be able to keep up. I can't imagine holding my child very long either :(

All the time 😥