"It's all about give and take." It's what they say about marriages and healthy relationships. I think that this is vehemently true. Good relationships foster a sense of sacrifice (i.e. the give). Many people will say that sacrifice is an act of love. It is one way that you can communicate that you care about someone. And since it requires that we give up something we wanted and goes against our natural humanly desires, people often set sacrifice as the ultimate gift.
Parents of children with special needs often become overwhelmed and stressed. Studies report that they need find ways to take in their relationships with their child. This doesn't mean they should ignore the child's needs. Rather it means that it is important to take time for themselves to care and enjoy themselves. They will be much less overwhelmed and more able to care for their children better. Cindy Ariel offers many suggestions to help parents learn to balance the take and give in a relationship with a child who has special needs. She suggests journaling, excercising and being an active part of the community. She also says that communication is the key, so take the time to talk openly and honestly with people.
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