The Unseen Juggle: Building a Business Amidst Unique Demands

Amy Thomson | WBN News Global - WBN News Nashville | November 21, 2025

Part 1 of 3 on Work Life Balance

Building a business is tough. Building one while raising a child with special needs is a different kind of battlefield. It demands time, emotional energy, financial resources, and unshakable resilience. For many, it feels like fighting on two fronts at once.

Time and Energy: A Constant Tug-of-War

Your days aren’t just busy; they’re unpredictable. Between therapies, appointments, IEP meetings, school calls, and medication schedules, calendars get obliterated. Focused work becomes nearly impossible.

Even with carved-out time, a single meltdown or unexpected call can derail everything. Energy isn’t just drained physically, it’s emotionally taxed through constant vigilance, advocacy, and sleep disruption. The result? Chronic fatigue meets entrepreneurial ambition.

The Mindset Maze

Many parents wrestle with guilt. You ask, "Am I enough for my child? Am I enough for my business?" That mental tug-of-war breeds doubt and burnout.

On top of this is isolation. Networking, peer support, and regular socializing are rare luxuries. Without a community that understands the dual reality of parenting and entrepreneurship, loneliness sets in fast.

The Bigger Picture

The desire to build a business isn’t about ego. It’s about creating financial flexibility, purpose, and a sustainable future. But the day-to-day grind often stands in direct opposition.

Acknowledging these challenges is step one. They’re real. They’re heavy. But they’re not insurmountable.

What's Next?

You’ve felt the strain. You’ve lived the tension. In Part 2, we deliver specific, actionable strategies to help you reclaim time, protect your energy, and realign your business goals with your unique family reality.

Part 2: The Practical Guide to Thriving in Business and Special Needs Parenting.

Part 3: Mindset, Guilt and Unexpected Superpowers

Tags: #Special Needs Parenting, #Business Builder, #Work Life Balance, #Entrepreneur With Kids, #Time Management, #Energy Management, #Mindset Matters, #Parental Burnout

Amy Thomson Spiritual Intuitive, Business Strategist, Healing Artist, and Parent to Special Needs Children. Amy helps you Align your soul with your goals for maximum fulfillment in life and business. Connect with her on LinkedIn
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Editor: Wendy S. Huffman

Sources: Parent testimonials, educational therapy schedules, entrepreneur interviews, mental health advisor insights.