The SpecialMoms Parenting Magazine 4th Issue | Page 6

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think we can all agree that life is pretty stressful just on a typical day: traffic, the news, deadlines, getting kids
from A to B. Then add in the unique
stresses of being a parent of a child/ children
with special needs. Although we would not
trade our children for the world, we are subject to unique stresses that typical families are
not.
As women we are the caretakers and nurturers of everyone. We keep the ship afloat so to
speak, however I know many dads do this as
well. We as caregivers often forget to care for
ourselves. We know it’s important, but don’t
carve out the time, don’t have the time; or feel
guilty to take the time to recharge our own
batteries.
However, it is imperative that we do. If not,
eventually we are spread too thin and lack the
energy and focus to perform at our best. There
are so many ways to acknowledge and channel
stress in a positive way. For me personally, it’s
through yoga.
Yoga “found me” about 15 years ago. I had
injured one of my hamstrings as a young teen
and it caused chronic pain all my life. My gym
offered yoga and thought I would give it a try.
Well, it was love at first class!! It is not this

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