Solo Parenting
Parenting a medically complex child as a single parent: the positives and negatives.
June MSW, LICSW, ACHP-SW, mother of Katie (28), who is medically complex and likely has Rett Syndrome, shares some of the positives and negatives of parenting Katie as a single parent. The decision making is easier but it can be tiring and exhausting.
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A mom: I am finding my own way. I like to gather information from other parents for hypotheticals and mull it over. I'm not one of these people that wants to make decisions in advance.
A mom on decision-making: You do have to anticipate what may lie ahead and then trust yourself. Don’t give your power away.
Parenting a medically complex child as a single parent: the positives and negatives.