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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. Not interested in posting every detail of my child’s diagnoses, marriage, etc.

Can anyone talk about quitting their job because you did not feel it was possible to work while having a kid with SN? Was there a time period or age when it felt more manageable? Did you try, for example, taking 2-3 years off and did it move the needle? Did going back feel manageable after taking a break?[/quote]

My MIL quit teaching to help her dyslexic and HFA child. fIL also had HFa but “quit” at age 50 and so they Penny pinched their way through life but had 15 years of stock shares from him working plus around age 55 inherited $1-2m and bought a nicer house.

The dyslexic HFA son still lives at home, single, age 40. He tired various degrees and job tracks but would mess up and get fired. The FIL wanders around the house or just watches you.

I wouldn’t quit my career or job for this Op. the pay out may never be there and you lose your adult time, conversation skills, etc.

Just do your best, detach, talk with friends. It’s tough but put yourself higher.  [/quote]

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