Ah, summer break. Or as medically complex caregivers and parents often think of it: the barren wasteland of regression, minimal support, and also probably fear of heat stroke.
Okay, okay, okay. It’s not all bad. Of course it’s nice to have a change of pace and feel the sun on our skin, but it’s our kids who often suffer from the lack of routine, therapy, and support they often get during the school year.
And if you’re looking froward to the summer just as much as you’re dreading it (just like we are), we have got some memes for you, friends.
1 | The mortal enemy of many medically complex kids: the summer heat.
2 | Was hoping for a reprieve, but here we are…
3 | We’re gonna enjoy this summer, goshdarnit!
4 | We are not prepared for this.
5 | Dehydration? Not in this house!
6 | Just one mess after another.
7 | Sometimes medically complex caregivers dislike the heat just as much as their kids…
8 | We don’t need dignity, just a little peace.
9 | *crying in poor*
10 | I mean, what’s the worst that can happen in three months without therapy…
11 | Mornings are so much easier this time of year.
12 | We’re all allergic to the sun here.
13 | We would do A LOT of things for a nap.
14 | Anyone got recs for a reasonably-priced, fully-accessible resort that’s within a two hour drive??
15 | We like to think of it as managed chaos.
16 | Nine months of routine, right out the window.
17 | We’re gonna have a nice summer, if it’s the last thing we do!
