Reclaiming the Joy of Motherhood When Your Patience Runs Out

Reclaiming the Joy of Motherhood When Your Patience Runs Out

As an individual, I was never blessed with a lot of patience. It’s just how I’ve always been. Over time, I’ve learned that some situations will definitely call for having more patience. And as a mom, I’ve learned that having patience is of utmost importance. With my autistic daughter, it seems that I need patience in abundance. Not just for her, but to also parent my neurotypical daughter. This was a tough pill for me to swallow even if it may seem simple. After discovering my own neurodivergence, I was better able to understand why I was losing my patience so quickly. So what do I do on those days when my patience is thin? What are you supposed to do when your patience runs…