Kayla55
Well-Known Member
So God bless my mother and I've let it go but never forgotten and I just wanted to share my research incase anyone else feels need to distinguish how feeling about motherhood. When my babies were born my mother bought me a book called'mothers who leave' I was curious but used to a lifetime of never reacting, she pushed me to be best Mom I could despite her negativity.
For years I did struggle with below autism issues, esp. needing time away and being on overload. But since my life wasn't a blessing she caused confusion because I thought I was emotionally unresponsive due to childhood neglect and trauma. So it's starting to make a better picture for me now. If you brave then welcome to add to this......
ASD symptoms in moms
There is also the difficulty of suppressing one’s own emotions when managing a child’s emotions, responding to a young child’s frequent need for affection and touch and ensuring each child receives enough affection from the child’s perspective. Having children can also reduce an autistic mother’s access to emotion recovery mechanisms such as solitude, creative activities, exercise, and engaging in a hobby or interest. There is also coping with the frustration of children interrupting activities and thoughts and children needing attention, conflict resolution and entertainment preventing the achievement of household responsibilities. There are many legitimate reasons for autistic mothers to feel exhausted and depressed.
Here are some of the long-term effects of a stolen childhood: (abuse)
For years I did struggle with below autism issues, esp. needing time away and being on overload. But since my life wasn't a blessing she caused confusion because I thought I was emotionally unresponsive due to childhood neglect and trauma. So it's starting to make a better picture for me now. If you brave then welcome to add to this......
ASD symptoms in moms
There is also the difficulty of suppressing one’s own emotions when managing a child’s emotions, responding to a young child’s frequent need for affection and touch and ensuring each child receives enough affection from the child’s perspective. Having children can also reduce an autistic mother’s access to emotion recovery mechanisms such as solitude, creative activities, exercise, and engaging in a hobby or interest. There is also coping with the frustration of children interrupting activities and thoughts and children needing attention, conflict resolution and entertainment preventing the achievement of household responsibilities. There are many legitimate reasons for autistic mothers to feel exhausted and depressed.
Here are some of the long-term effects of a stolen childhood: (abuse)
- Physical health: Children who experience a stolen childhood may face lifelong health consequences. They may have poor nutrition, inadequate healthcare, sexually transmitted infections, maternal complications, physical injuries and traumas, and chronic pain.
- Mental health: Childhood trauma can lead to anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, and even suicide attempts in adulthood. Childhood neglect and abuse can also affect brain development, leading to difficulties with emotion regulation and impulse control.
- Cognitive development: Children who experience a stolen childhood may struggle with cognitive development, such as language and memory skills. They may also have difficulty with academic achievement and problem-solving.
- Social skills: A stolen childhood can lead to difficulties with social skills, such as trust issues, low self-esteem, and poor communication skills. These difficulties can impact their ability to form healthy relationships and succeed in their personal and professional lives.
- Trust issues: Children who have experienced a stolen childhood may have difficulty trusting others and forming meaningful relationships. This inability to trust can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness and can impact their mental health.