Hi Janine, Our son is currently 16 and in Year 11. I've been seriously ill since he was two and we've had varying degrees of support since then, and I've often had to nut things out for myself. I think we first did the Zones of Regulation when he was in Year 2 and the OT did some sessions with his class as well. This was before NDIS.  My self-care has a few different aspects. Through this time, I took up the violin and I recently took up the piano again. I don't like making mistakes and am trying to improve so I wouldn't call this relaxing but elf-development is also part of self care. I also am deeply engrossed in researching WWI soldiers' biographies. Our son was supposed to be going on a school history tour through Europe in April this year and spending ANZAC Day at Villers Bretonneaux. I wanted him to know about what our family members had experienced in WWI and it started from there into a monster project. This research project helped get me through being shut inside due to the intense bush fire smoke (I have 50% lung capacity) and lock down and isolation during Covid. It's something I can easily do from home. I'm also very into writing and photography. Photography is really good for getting me outside and focusing and enjoying something else. Went for a bush walk this week and photographed the wildflowers and listened to the wind blow through the trees after a trying time with our son the night before. I blog a lot and have friends from there who have been great through Covid. I also go out for coffee with a friend once a week. He's the same age as my parents and has a good perspective on things. I also try to keep an eye on my breathing and slow it down when I'm stressed. My parents, especially my mum was very involved with our family until a year or so ago. They live an hour away and we're careful about getting together during Covid.  During Covid, I've become quite conscious of all the extra thinking, processing and planning that's required and have been overwhelmed a few times either because I'm struggled with where to pay etc or people getting too close and not social distancing. So, I've put together a bag like the nappy bag I used to have when the kids were small with mask, gloves, hand sanitizer etc.  That's taken us way off the original topic but I hope it's helpful. ... View more