Parenthood comes with some serious highs: first steps, first "I love you", the first time you see your baby crack a smile. However, it can also come with some serious lows. Caring after a child, especially one with an illness, can be a difficult ride that leaves parents feeling exhausted and isolated. Person-to-person contact can become a rarity when you're trying to get through those early months. Even as children get older, having the time to find that positive reinforcement you need to get the job done can be a little tricky. So, where can you turn to for those much-needed emotional pick-me-ups? After all, there's nothing quite as comforting as someone saying, "Me too." According to Romper, there are multiple websites out there that cater to everyone in all sorts of different situations. Let's take a look.

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Special Needs for Special Moms. If you're raising a child with special needs then this could be the mecca that you've been searching for. This website allows moms to share their stories and ask for advice, while also providing a ton of information on different conditions, such as Asperger's, ADHD and Cerebral Palsy. Moms can visit the website to sound off about the challenges their facing, or get up-to-date info on medicines and new studies that could help their children.

Neurofibromatosis Network. Neurofibromatosis is a rare disease, so you may think that an online support group just doesn't exist. Lucky for us, this is the age of the internet and there's something for everyone, no matter how niche you think it is. This devastating condition causes tumors to form in the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Needless to say, it's a heartbreaking thing that has an impact on the whole family. However, this is an incredible website where parents of NF kids can connect with each other.

American Childhood Cancer Organization. Cancer is one of the most common diseases that humans face. It doesn't discriminate and can affect any one of us at any time. For parents of children battling the disease, it's the most difficult thing that they will ever face. Even survivors of the illness can be left with medical conditions after treatment. The American Childhood Cancer Organization runs a great forum that supports people throughout their journey.

If none of the above are what you're after, here are some other specialist websites:

Tourette Association of America, Mothers of Sexually Abused Children, Trans Families, LupusConnect, Friedrich's Ataxia Parents' Group, My Autism Team.

These are just a drop in the ocean compared to what is out there. Don't be afraid to take to Google, you might turn up a hidden gem.