I used to think
That I knew the magic formula
for successful marriages/relationships
Love, time together, communicate..
Divorce rates are high
Families whose children have special needs,
their rates are even higher rates!
I've already been a static once.
So as I walked
through the journey of fostering
with the man I'd known half my life
I thought we could make it.
Love
- got that one covered
Make time for each other
- well, when there was time left..
Communicate
- yup. I talked, he listened..
And when things weren't working
- head to counselling
But nothing I did or tried could change
his not wanting to be a dad to a kid with autism.
Perhaps it was an excuse to not commit
but the reason he gave still stings.
So 4 yrs after becoming a parent
I sit here single and look around
at couples (with kids with ASD) who are together
and they didn't follow the magic formula!
So what's your secret?
Please share so I can find the right formula!
Or maybe there isn't one...
How each family makes it work IS the magic.
