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<blockquote data-quote="bran155" data-source="post: 197656"><p>First of all, I commend you for your efforts. You are a good woman to take all of this on. You are a great mom. I think we all have days when we do not like our children, I even think parents of "normal" children have those days as well. You should not feel guilty for that, you are human and are dealing with a very difficult child. I love my daughter more than life but I often do not like her very much. In fact, I don't think I would even want to know her if she was not my child. These kids are emotional draining and can **** the life right out of you. </p><p></p><p>I think the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is a very good idea. My daughter was in three. I hate to admit this, but that year and a half was the most peaceful time of my families lives. It gave me the strength and energy to focus on my younger child who sometimes got lost in the struggle to control my daughter. I wish I could say the results from the rtcs were good, but she is still a horror. You need the peace and he needs the help. </p><p></p><p>I would suggest you document everything, especially because he lies so much. Unfortunately you need to cover your butt. He should have a formal evaluation, sounds like he hasn't been on the right medications. The medication maze is not easy as it is ultimately trial and error. The Residential Treatment Center (RTC) will help a lot with that. </p><p></p><p>I truly admire your commitment to your husband and his kids. It takes a special kind of person to raise these kinds of kids. I know quite a few mothers who dont want to raise their biological special needs children and you are doing it voluntarily. Kudos to you!!! Your husband is a lucky man and his children are even luckier, though they might not see that right now.</p><p></p><p>Dont beat yourself up for your feelings, you are entitled to be angry and frustrated. This is the hardest job on earth and most of the time a thankless one!!! </p><p></p><p>Hang in there and God bless. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bran155, post: 197656"] First of all, I commend you for your efforts. You are a good woman to take all of this on. You are a great mom. I think we all have days when we do not like our children, I even think parents of "normal" children have those days as well. You should not feel guilty for that, you are human and are dealing with a very difficult child. I love my daughter more than life but I often do not like her very much. In fact, I don't think I would even want to know her if she was not my child. These kids are emotional draining and can **** the life right out of you. I think the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is a very good idea. My daughter was in three. I hate to admit this, but that year and a half was the most peaceful time of my families lives. It gave me the strength and energy to focus on my younger child who sometimes got lost in the struggle to control my daughter. I wish I could say the results from the rtcs were good, but she is still a horror. You need the peace and he needs the help. I would suggest you document everything, especially because he lies so much. Unfortunately you need to cover your butt. He should have a formal evaluation, sounds like he hasn't been on the right medications. The medication maze is not easy as it is ultimately trial and error. The Residential Treatment Center (RTC) will help a lot with that. I truly admire your commitment to your husband and his kids. It takes a special kind of person to raise these kinds of kids. I know quite a few mothers who dont want to raise their biological special needs children and you are doing it voluntarily. Kudos to you!!! Your husband is a lucky man and his children are even luckier, though they might not see that right now. Dont beat yourself up for your feelings, you are entitled to be angry and frustrated. This is the hardest job on earth and most of the time a thankless one!!! Hang in there and God bless. :) [/QUOTE]
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