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Disabled Children
We have had the privilege of accommodating couples at our resort who have managed to find respite from the demands of caring for their disabled child. Sometimes a couple may only be able to get a few nights a year away from their responsibilities at home to celebrate their wedding anniversary. In speaking to these couples we have learned a few important facts about maintaining a successful relationship in such a situation. :
1. Prioritising couple time together is vital even if it sometimes makes you feel guilty being unavailable to your child.
2. Having a disabled child can create feelings of anger, jealousy, tiredness, hopelessness and sadness . All these feelings and others need to be recognised and shared with your partner.
3. The situation can threaten to tear you apart, but can also bring you closer together.
4. It is silly thinking your needs must always come last and that you shouldn't seek help from others.
5. One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is to love each other. This is what they are wanting as much as anything else; and it will make you a better parent.
6. You are of much less use to your child if you are not sufficiently rested, recreated.......and in love.
7. You need to reward each other for a job well done; both in parenting and being a great partner.
So go out there! Love your child but claim your couple time!
