I have been getting a lot of inquiries about the services I will offer this fall. The other day, I received a message from a mom who was really worried and concerned about her daughter. Her daughter is on an IEP and since school has switched to online learning, she was upset about her not making progress. I agreed to set up a meeting time to do some assessments to see if I could help her. For some reason, after speaking with the mom, I was really unsettled. I could hear the anguish and panic in her voice, and I could relate to the feeling of helplessness when you don't know the best way to help your child. Over the past few months, I have been really hard on myself, thinking of all the things I could have done better. I am not alone.
I did see the daughter and was thrilled to discover that I would be able to assist her in receiving the help she so desperately needs. When the mom came to pick her up, I met her outside. I explained my thoughts and my plan to her. She was so overwhelmed, her eyes filled with tears, and she just hugged me. She said "I know we are supposed to social distance, but I just need to hug you." She is not alone.
We have all been on edge about this virus, and numerous views have made it hard to decide what is best for our families. Everyone is trying to come together and do what is best. Schools are trying, teachers are trying, families are trying, we are all trying. We are not alone.
No matter how hard things seem, I can guarantee you are doing a great job. We all are. There is not a one size fits all solution to what works. What works for one family does not work for all. There are days at my house where I love spending time with my girls, while on other days I think I'm the worst mom on the planet. Some days are spent being really productive, and on others, I can't get out of my own way. We are all feeling this- and the uncertainty of the future isn't helping. There is no "finish line" yet, and we all feel it in our own way. And sometimes, we just all need a hug. I know I did.
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