Poll: What helps parents most?
Parents can feel extremely distressed in the midst of this unfolding medical scandal. It thought it would be helpful to ask what helps parents most to cope
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Talking to others in my situation has been crucial to my mental health, but hearing from those not trapped in this nightmare is equally important, especially major voices. This is why J.K. Rowling has been so important, given the massive, heart-stopping cowardice from those who can well-afford to speak out. Having those in any position of public power expose this scandal and support parents provides a massive sense of relief, since parents are largely disregarded and derided. The feeling that we are the front lines while being so vulnerable is an incomprehensible weight on our shoulders. Realizing that there was no army of clinicians or "believe the science" liberal legislators coming to our rescue was devastating.
Equally, Miriam Grossman recognizing and identifying the terror and grief borne by parents was life-changing for me and others she spoke to. Acknowledging our experience — separate from the experience of and focus on our children — was incredibly significant.
Same. All of the above. I’m sick and tired of all this, want to get off the incessant merry-go-round.