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<blockquote data-quote="Ktllc" data-source="post: 545045" data-attributes="member: 11847"><p>I've been a mother of a difficult child for only 5 years and the toughest is probably ahead of us. When I say toughest, I don't mean I'm worried sick. I just know we have LOTS of work to do for my son to be a functioning happy adult in the future. And this implies a few things: I know there is a problem, I've already started the diagnosis process (and this really doesn't end at a couple evaluations) and I have services set up for him. It is MY son and my husband is on board 100%. And yet, it is VERY hard.</p><p>Can you commit yourself and your own son to a man who does not realize the amount of work his son needs? Who dismisses your fears, opinion, needs within your own house? Do you want to expose your son to this kind of chaos?</p><p>If I were you, I would choose self-preservation. Your boyfriend and yourself are not on the same page on a HUGE part of your/his life. This is simply big trouble ahead.</p><p>I'm sorry if it is not what you wanted to hear, but you have one luxury I did not have: you can choose. </p><p>There is lots of joy in parenting a difficult child, but you and your SO have to be a solid team.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ktllc, post: 545045, member: 11847"] I've been a mother of a difficult child for only 5 years and the toughest is probably ahead of us. When I say toughest, I don't mean I'm worried sick. I just know we have LOTS of work to do for my son to be a functioning happy adult in the future. And this implies a few things: I know there is a problem, I've already started the diagnosis process (and this really doesn't end at a couple evaluations) and I have services set up for him. It is MY son and my husband is on board 100%. And yet, it is VERY hard. Can you commit yourself and your own son to a man who does not realize the amount of work his son needs? Who dismisses your fears, opinion, needs within your own house? Do you want to expose your son to this kind of chaos? If I were you, I would choose self-preservation. Your boyfriend and yourself are not on the same page on a HUGE part of your/his life. This is simply big trouble ahead. I'm sorry if it is not what you wanted to hear, but you have one luxury I did not have: you can choose. There is lots of joy in parenting a difficult child, but you and your SO have to be a solid team. [/QUOTE]
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