Find the sun

As the parent of a special needs child, there are and will be times when depression will chew you up and spit you out. You must find ways to keep it from pulling you under. You're whole life cannot be about this one problem. Sure you can let it, but you will lose yourself in the abyss. All things go in waves. Sometimes all your focus and energy will be spent on your child. That's a good thing; your child will benefit from that. But you are a person, an individual, who has private delights and pursuits. Don't ignore the things you like to do, do them! Your mind and emotions need breaks. I know it might sound stupid to say, get a hobby, but here I go. Get a hobby. Do something that brings you peace. As the parent of a special child, you know not to discount the value of little things. Keep you chin up and if you have to chase the sun, then chase it.