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<blockquote data-quote="serenityprayer" data-source="post: 342683" data-attributes="member: 8421"><p>thanks to all 3 of u that just replied <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p> </p><p>Yes I have read the Explosive Child...I think I need to brush up on it!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> I agree that I need to be stronger about my decisions!!! Thanks for reminding me. husband, myself & difficult child just had a discussion about it and husband was pushing him to continue but I stopped him and told him to listen to difficult child for a minute. difficult child is really anxiety ridden all of a sudden about sparring (fighting without landing the punch) and I know it is fueled by the bipolar and his horrid night terrors. Anyhow, difficult child was sincere about truly wanting to stop...and at that moment I knew it was time to stop. Karate should not be a punishment for him. The poor kid fights all night in his dreams...its no wonder he doesnt want to fight anymore for "fun".</p><p> </p><p>My husband called the Sensei and told him what was going on...(his Sensei has been like a mentor to him) and he told us he has noticed a severe change in enthusiasm in the last month too. To make a long story short, he told Sensei we would be quitting and the good news is he can come back at anytime if he changes his mind. So this will actually be a fun time for difficult child...he can try new things like art class (our daughter goes to art school) and difficult child loves to golf.......so we are going to try that too. husband decided to sign up for a special program where he and difficult child can golf once a week for the same amount as karate. So this will be therapeutic for husband who is bipolar and difficult child at the same time..and they can have special time together<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />...I have to remember that God always has a good plan <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />.</p><p> </p><p>I agree...we gave it a fair run and its time to move on. This just might help his anxiety to lessen too. I feel at peace now and I know it is the right decision!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel like a weight is lifted off my shoulders. Imagine that? LOL!!!!</p><p> </p><p>THANK U SO MUCH EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No wonder I came here...you are all so experienced and so kind, loving & helpful. God bless you & your families!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p><p> </p><p>Hugs for u all<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="serenityprayer, post: 342683, member: 8421"] thanks to all 3 of u that just replied :happy: Yes I have read the Explosive Child...I think I need to brush up on it!! :winking: I agree that I need to be stronger about my decisions!!! Thanks for reminding me. husband, myself & difficult child just had a discussion about it and husband was pushing him to continue but I stopped him and told him to listen to difficult child for a minute. difficult child is really anxiety ridden all of a sudden about sparring (fighting without landing the punch) and I know it is fueled by the bipolar and his horrid night terrors. Anyhow, difficult child was sincere about truly wanting to stop...and at that moment I knew it was time to stop. Karate should not be a punishment for him. The poor kid fights all night in his dreams...its no wonder he doesnt want to fight anymore for "fun". My husband called the Sensei and told him what was going on...(his Sensei has been like a mentor to him) and he told us he has noticed a severe change in enthusiasm in the last month too. To make a long story short, he told Sensei we would be quitting and the good news is he can come back at anytime if he changes his mind. So this will actually be a fun time for difficult child...he can try new things like art class (our daughter goes to art school) and difficult child loves to golf.......so we are going to try that too. husband decided to sign up for a special program where he and difficult child can golf once a week for the same amount as karate. So this will be therapeutic for husband who is bipolar and difficult child at the same time..and they can have special time together:winking:...I have to remember that God always has a good plan :happy:. I agree...we gave it a fair run and its time to move on. This just might help his anxiety to lessen too. I feel at peace now and I know it is the right decision!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel like a weight is lifted off my shoulders. Imagine that? LOL!!!! THANK U SO MUCH EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No wonder I came here...you are all so experienced and so kind, loving & helpful. God bless you & your families!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs for u all:happy: [/QUOTE]
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