19/09/2026
Sorry but some of these have been said to me !
😂 STUPID STUFF PEOPLE SAY TO CARERS…
Because apparently caring for a disabled child also comes with a free lifetime subscription to unsolicited comments 🙃
🗣️ “I don’t know how you do it.”
Neither do I, mate. I just wake up and crack on 😂
🗣️ “You’re so strong.”
I cried over something completely insignificant three days ago, but cheers x
🗣️ “Make sure you make time for yourself.”
Absolutely. Who’s taking over? 👀
🗣️ “You need to get more sleep.”
WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT?!
🗣️ “At least you don’t have to work.”
Ah yes. Caring. Famously not work. 😭😂
🗣️ “You should ask for more help.”
FROM WHOOOOO?!
🗣️ “Just get a babysitter.”
Yeah babe, I’ll just pop on Facebook Marketplace for someone trained in complex care 😂
🗣️ “You’re lucky you get benefits/help.”
I can assure you, we’d swap every penny for Dylan not needing any of it.
🗣️ “You need a break.”
Correct. Is that an observation or an offer? 👀😂
🗣️ “Everything happens for a reason.”
Nope. Absolutely not. 🚪
And my personal favourite…
🗣️ “I could never do what you do.”
Yes, you could.
Because I didn't know I could either.
You don't magically become some superhuman when your child is diagnosed. You cry. You panic. You get exhausted. You lose your s**t. You laugh at wildly inappropriate things. Then you get up the next morning and do whatever your child needs you to do.
Not because we're inspirational.
Because we're their parents. 💜
Now carers… what’s the stupidest thing someone has ever said to YOU? 😂👇
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