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Name: LORI [ Original Post ] I am a stay at home mother of 3. My youngest just turned 6, she has autism. I know that many of you know what my life is like, but it seems like no one does at times....most of the time. I am just really looking for a friend. Someone who I can swap ideas with about our children or whatever. I really do not have many friends and the very few I have live in another state. My husband works very long hours and I just think it would be great to find another mom who feels lonley at times also. ↓

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Name: haidensmum | Date: Oct 9th, 2009 5:56 AM

hiya im in a similar situation to you however your girl is a lil older than haiden hes 3 hes going threw the test process but we all no he has autisum i feel like noone understands sometimes and like you i can feel alone ppl just dont understand our kids do they feel free to email me kelleivan@ntlworld.com ↑

Name: haidensmum | Date: Oct 9th, 2009 5:57 AM

sorry email address other way round its ivankelle@ntlworld.com ↑

Name: hsteer | Date: Oct 12th, 2009 11:01 AM

Hi there, I have never been a a forum/chat site so apologies if i make any blunders. I am also a stay at home mother. I have 2 beautiful (but demaning, lol) sons. My eldest son Charles (aged 2) is currently being assessed as to where abouts he is on the autistic spectrum. My youngest son , George (1) is not on the spectrum (so far). It is such a long process and i sympathise with your message. It does seem very lonely sometimes when your child is confused and you just cant seem to get through to them. I do not know about your daughter but Charlie is a terrible sleeper and this seems to make things a lot worse. Anyway my name is H, and i am from Lincolnshire in England. I am gathering you are from America with your reference to 'the states'. Prehaps we can swap ideas from different countries? Best wishes. ↑

Name: VirginiaS | Date: Oct 12th, 2009 11:11 PM

Hi Lori, My name is Virginia and I am also a stay at home mom. I have 4 children, one of which has Autism. He is 6 years old and in his second year of KG. I feel the way at times. I love making new mommy friends that are in the same boat as myself. You can email me at Virginia_Scott@sbcglobal.net maybe we can chat sometime!! Hope you feel better soon! Just know that there are tons of other mommies out there that would love to be a friend, just have to find the right ones. :) God Bless Virginia ↑

Name: heuly | Date: Oct 29th, 2009 7:16 PM

Hi Lori i have a 6 year old daughter who has autism.I am widowed so i take care of her myself.My 18 year old daughter helps me at times but she has her own social life and school etc.So i do understand what you mean that sometimes it would be nice to share your day with someone and swap ideas.My daughter is beautiful and ive had some upsetting things happen lately like when i walked in her room and she had managed to open the window and was sitting on the ledge.if i hadnt walked in that moment i dont know what would have happened.She has no sense of danger at all and it scares me.I have to take her with me everywhere i go i cant leave her alone for a second,If i need the bathroom she comes with me a bath she comes with me.She is like another me i have to take care of.And it gets tiring at times.Nothing in me would change her now because this is who she is and i love her for it.But yes i get lonely and unsure of myself at times.So i do understand where you are comming from. ↑