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I think pretty much anyone here can identify with that sentiment.

There is definitely a very dark side to having a kid with this set of extraordinary (outside the box) needs. You're not crazy, and you're not alone.


ETA: in addition to MoN's excellent advice below, consider what I noted earlier about local library, parks department, or continuing education/arts classes. You can readily find other homeschooling families by choosing activities which are scheduled DURING school hours. Social extraverts need a different kind of handling in homeschooling than introverts like my DD and I do. But it is definitely possible.