Gracie E

Really struggling to remain focused and positive at the moment. Had the results back from my MRi to find out I need full reconstruction surgery on my ACL and meniscus of my left knee. The wait for an operation is 6-9 months if I'm lucky with and then the recovery will be another 9-12 months. I wish I could go private and get it done ASAP. So I'm not hobbling about after a neurodiverse 4 year old. If I could afford to go private the recovery period will be much less no doubt with intensive therapy but this isn't an option right now. My worry is how am I going to get 3 kids from nursery and school in 3 different areas while I'm in recovery and cant drive? My son's school is 25 miles away. I don't think I'll be able to afford taxis there and back. So the dilemma is, do I not have the operation and live in pain and the worry of my knee keep dislocating or do I have it and struggle to be a single parent?

I'm sure I'm not the only parent in the world who has put their kids before their own health and wellness but when does it get easier? Asking for a friend 🤣