Hi OneSmallStep-

I'm so proud of you! I can't imagine raising one autistic child, but 5? You poor thing. I'm a single parent raising a teenage son who has a "mood disorder" and ADHD. Is there outside help to ease the responsibilities of caring?

You're stress must be incredible for all that is happening. How is your husband handling it? I hope he's not adding to it.

I'm guessing financials is also a stressor since you added the bit about income.

What meds are you taking for depression? And what have you tried. I believe that there is 2 kinds of depression. One is in the brain chemical and the other is caused by life.

Feel free to post or message me if you want to talk.