Being touched out because you have a baby/toddler/child who likes to cosleep with you, as well as be ON you and with you when they are awake is a heck of a challenge. It's a horrible mix of guilt for not enjoying it, rage, ick, feeling stuck and exhausted spiritually and mentally while trying to maintain a facade so you don't inadvertently traumatise your own child by snapping. Mental space and down time is a very strong must. Sensory overload is so hard to cope with.

I felt this deeply in my soul. I wish my friends with NT children would try to understand autism. I wish they would attempt to communicate with my son regardless if he is non verbal. I wish they would slow down enough to listen with more than just what is said. I wish they knew the amount of tears I have to dry before I leave the bathroom, get out of the car, etc. I wish they knew the fear that keeps me up every night of what will happen to my son when I am no longer here. I want community