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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 182329"><p>What Heather said is how I'm seeing things as well.</p><p>It took me a very long time to accept things as they are. We try our very best to make sure our daughter has top notch medical care and avenues at her disposal to help herself. Now that she is older, we expect her to increasingly do what is necessary to get the help she needs. Of course, this makes it easier for me. There is a detachment process that takes place...esp. as the kids get older. </p><p> </p><p>In addition, at some point I realized that I didn't want to get trapped in the world of despair/chaos/drama that some difficult children live in. It saddens me that their illnesses seem to make it easy for them to default to this place, but it doesn't do anyone any good for me to go down with them. Therefore, I am doing what I can to enjoy life and to look forward to a healthy future...even with the knowledge that I have a special needs child. </p><p> </p><p>I'm not the greatest at compartamentalizing (sp?)...but I think that is kinda of what I am doing. </p><p> </p><p>Easier said than done...but my advice would be to accept the situation as best as you are able. Make sure that your child is nurtured and well cared for. In terms of your husband, be there for him as best as you are able and make sure he has a good doctor to help him through lifes ups and downs. At the same time, make sure you are well cared for physically, spiritually and mentally and find happiness in this world...even with the difficulties that you face within your family.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 182329"] What Heather said is how I'm seeing things as well. It took me a very long time to accept things as they are. We try our very best to make sure our daughter has top notch medical care and avenues at her disposal to help herself. Now that she is older, we expect her to increasingly do what is necessary to get the help she needs. Of course, this makes it easier for me. There is a detachment process that takes place...esp. as the kids get older. In addition, at some point I realized that I didn't want to get trapped in the world of despair/chaos/drama that some difficult children live in. It saddens me that their illnesses seem to make it easy for them to default to this place, but it doesn't do anyone any good for me to go down with them. Therefore, I am doing what I can to enjoy life and to look forward to a healthy future...even with the knowledge that I have a special needs child. I'm not the greatest at compartamentalizing (sp?)...but I think that is kinda of what I am doing. Easier said than done...but my advice would be to accept the situation as best as you are able. Make sure that your child is nurtured and well cared for. In terms of your husband, be there for him as best as you are able and make sure he has a good doctor to help him through lifes ups and downs. At the same time, make sure you are well cared for physically, spiritually and mentally and find happiness in this world...even with the difficulties that you face within your family. [/QUOTE]
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