VT parent

I can relate to all of this. My spouse has OCD and I have ADHD and we try to lean into our strengths. He is great at routines and I am great at spontaneous adventures. I enjoy socializing and play dates more than he does. Neither of us have any interest in sensory bins!

In your post, you say you don’t feel like it’s possible to get a break and my biggest suggestion would be – find a way! Do you have a partner/relative who can hold down the fort while you get out of the house for a couple of hours once a week? Or a neighborhood kid that can come over as a parent helper for a few hours so you can get a break. (Maybe THEY could bring the sensory bin?!?). Or maybe a kid swap with a neighbor? Just some thoughts as I know frequent babysitters are not always in the budget.

And lastly, you are not alone and you are doing great!!!