As a mom…we suck at trying to help…we blame it on ourselves, some of us try or think we can help but everything we say or do is always wrong. It’s usually because we’ve never been given any scientific or medical guidance, only things from people/idiots that don’t understand. When my teen struggles, she doesn’t want me to help…I’m good with that.. But then she just waves it off as “never mind” when she can’t get it out. I knew what she was trying to say or ask…but I can’t give her the answer or even respond because I’m following HER rules, or THE accepted rules. We both walk away and she’s frustrated with herself and life, and I’m heartbroken because I know what’s she’s trying to say, and my natural instinct to comfort her and provide her with what’s she’s needing or the conversation she’s asking for. And it’s like a knife in my heart when I’m following the rules that’s supposed to make her feel better. But that’s not what’s really happening. I cry myself to sleep hoping she’s not going to be on Reddit talking about how she doesn’t want to go on with life because of her stutter. I would give my life for her to be able to navigate life without the struggle. As a single mom, my only goal now… is figuring out a way for HER to be ok in the future..financially. And I pray that takes some of the emotional stress off of her somehow.