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This is me right now! I can't go out even for a walk because I am anxious of something happening to me and my kids

My daughter had these symptoms , she walked in her toes , she ran back and forth, she didn’t point or clap. As a baby. She didn’t respond to me asking her to do something . She was in her own world and had many tantrums and didn’t really calm down easily or manage her emotions very well. I was a first time mom and had no idea these things were not normal , she talked full sentences by 2 and walked at 10 months . Fast forward I have my son 7 years later and he is a totally different kid, he is so social and always gives eye contact responds to me asking him something, he did walk at 12 months and at 2 had minimal words but still I see he is much more mature with his emotional control even at 2 years old compared with his sister who is 8 years old now .

Oh, I feel you! Thank you so much for sharing!

My daughter just turned 8 and in the last year I have noticed a lot of signs. Yes it is very emotional. At days I feel like I did something wrong.

There’s more awareness for autism now

Thank you for the tips! I'm in the thick of it and feeling so alone!

Becoming a mom should enforce your identity NOT LOSE IT... Looks like you haven't found God, and that's why you are confused about your identity.

How is your baby now?

"Prioritize yourself"......this honestly justifies me probably deciding NOT to have children. My boyfriend really wants kids and i honestly do not. Ive been watching these videos to reconsider and its not helping. I might have to be honest with my partner and tell him im not the one for him. He really wants kids but i dont and i cant bring myself to want them.

How is your baby now,who born with cyst?

I'm going through this right now

You reached out to me. 1000 miles aways years later. I am slowly trying to find myself and I'm lost. I can't even recognize myself in the mirror 😭. Thank you for this

Thank you for this!!! Some of us did need to hear it!!! ❤❤

Watching this in 2024, I really need a break 😫

Thank you so much for posting this & being so vulnerable. I'm currently almost 4 months postpartum with my firstborn & am starting to realize that I have been ALL about my son & have forgotten about myself in a way. Today begins a chapter where I start to make some changes to create a good balance between who I am as a person, a mom, a wife, etc. Wish me luck! Thank you again!! <3

My only time I get for myself is having a shower or going to the bathroom and just sitting there that's my only time I get for myself ...

Hey Catherine Hope you are doing well Please come back with new videos I love your content and my life has changed a lot after watching your video

Widowed dad of an almost 6yr old girl here. I feel this applies to me too, having lost myself somewhere in a relationship that ended in cancer and now working full time and a full time dad with no family around. I've even lost the partial friend support of my late wife's friends with kids when I started dating someone new. Now that new relationship is on shaky ground because I haven't been able to find enough me to put into it and the parenting responsibilities have put a strain on it, even with an occasional sitter. Hate to think I need to let it go and just take myself out until I find myself or my daughter becomes less clingy. I don't want to do anything to break my father daughter bonds but it's a lot on me and I can't keep up with her constantly. 😣

1. Decide you want to change, and ask yourself what you’re done with. (Ex. Being tired, overweight, making excuses.) 2. Make a list of things you’d like to accomplish and change in the next year or so. 3. Focus on your health. (Ex. Drink more water, eat nourishing foods, diet, excercise) 4. Go outside. (Ex. Taking walks, going for runs, doing yoga) 5. Exercise. 6. Schedule time alone doing your favorite hobby. (Ex. Walking around target while eating your favorite pretzel) 7. Ask for help and support. People are happy to help you. 8. Find faith within a community. (Church, Community Circles, Gatherings.) <3 Thank you for sharing this. I do not have a child and am 19, but am currently going through the “letting yourself go” thing. It’s been a horrible feeling… I know I have so much potential and am a very strong person. But life just puts you in these slumps sometimes where you feel like you’re losing yourself…. These points that worked out for you stood out to me more than the actual tips you mentioned…. Going to start by journaling,… and taking time outside slowly. Then getting back into exercise. You are a beautiful reminder. Sometimes we forget, and that’s okay.

Thank you so much. The car has been my new meltdown Spot. I needed this so much. Good bless you Mama

I relate so much to this. Literally had my 2 boys a few months apart. & my oldest son was diagnosed with autism too. I definitely feel like my identity is revolved around being a mom. It’s so hard for me to give myself a break. Having a severely autistic child is also way more draining than having a neurotypical child. And nobody ik can really relate to my struggles. 😩

Hi I am 22 weeks pregrant, and same as you before that seen in my ultrasound, I am curious if what happened to your next ultrasound? does the cyst gone? Thank you

Try doing it at 33 😩 Im a ftm and Ive spent my twenties partying, travelling, I had so much energy. I would be able to go out partying till 6am and go to work and go out again. I assume I would have been able to handle sleepless newborn nights better at that age, and probably would enjoy my baby more. Its really tough doing it for the first time at 33. I related with everything else in the video, thank you ❤️

❤❤❤Thank you for that video!!!❤❤❤

Thanks for sharing - applicable to fathers too

I am going through this so bay right now. I am a single mom 2 boys one who is also diagnosed with Autism. I left their father a year ago after 17 years of domestic violence and we moved in with my mom. I have no friends, and my mom never will watch my kids for me to get away. I am so isolated and my kids are very attached to me. I feel like I am depressed and I also think I have PTSD from all the trauma. Thank you for making this video

Came across this video just now and it helped me so much 🥺 needed this !

Thank you for being vulnerable enough to share! ❤

We just got a diagnosis today for my grandson. We all knew as he is 4 and still not really answering simple questions. I found your channel and I like your take on things. I subscribed, then I noticed your name. My daughter is Katherine Alison Lorraine. Weird.

Wow, I got emotional watching your video. Everything you said resonated with me. It's so easy to lose yourself in motherhood, but we def have to make time for ourselves and pour back into ourselves like we pour into everyone else. Thank you so much ♥︎

You are so inspiring 💯🌈 thank you for sharing ! God Bless you Jesus amen!

My little one is turning 4, and suspect autism as well. his evaluation is not until July. My oldest was diagnosed at 6, and I was at first in denial. It's funny how I still feel it is catching me off guard with little brother, because their personalities/!traits present differently. I feel that high functioning is so easy to brush off as goofy, stubborn, quirky...etc. much like you said, I've been looking back at videos, flapping, head banging, and spinning, putting pieces together I didn't fully see in the first couple years.

This is a serious subject, so I don't understand why you're smiling & laughing so much. People who are researching information about Autism are worried about their child. They need comfort & understanding.

Thank you so much.. This is and was totally me.

❤ it was hard adjusting being a new mother

Thank you so much 🧡🧡 I wanna be your friend 😇

can we talk when you are free please? thank you

It’s a nice thought but if I don’t handle literally everything then nobody else will lmao

Hey I'm 19 weeks and a few days pregnant and they just told me I have a placental cyst that's 3.14cm , I just wanna know how bad it can be and is it possible to get bigger or harm baby? This is my fourth child and I'm pretty scared and curious. I just wanna know if it's curable And did they give you any medication?

I can relate SO freaking much to this. Thank you. I have that "eating something myself" thing established a while ago and already feel so much better. I still have a long way to go. My birthday is coming up soon and someone asked me what I want and I could not think of anything. All that came to mind where things for my little one...

I typed'' I am a Mom and get lost in life'' and I found your video.Thank you so much for making this video. And I feel better after seeing all the comments. I am not alone.

Wow, I am so happy I am not alone. This is exactly how have I been feeling and this is really helpful. Thank you so much for making this video. I just started therapy for this reason, I have no idea who I am, what I like, what interests me, etc.

Hey mama ❤ My daughter is 7 and has FINALLY been screened and diagnosed ASD. If you’re in need of mama support, please reach out! I’d love to connect to support you, swap stories, swap strategies, and make a new friend. ❤️

Please keep it up!!! You really need to look into Promo'SM!

My little does most of this. She also likes to just sit in a dark closet. She’s 1. Has your little one done this?

you're so gorgeous. my favourite part of my pregnant body is my belly! feeling the baby move. and towards the end, seeing his little limbs sticking out of my belly. freaky and awesome. thanks so much for the opportunity. done all rules. I love pinkblush so much and this would be so amazing to win

You're so gorgeous. My favourite part of my pregnant body is my belly! Feeling the baby move. And towards the end, seeing his little limbs sticking out of my belly. Freaky and awesome. Thanks so much for the opportunity. Done all rules.

Loved this! I actually love wearing tighter dresses when I’m pregnant and showing off the bump! Definitely my favorite part of my pregnant body. Also that lounge set was so cute on you!

I sent this to my mother