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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 225340" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>Not too many days ago, a newcomer poured out her heart of the challenges she was facing with her difficult child. She then stated that she did not want us to think her child was all bad because he had some great qualities about him. I assured her that we do not judge these kids. </p><p></p><p>I think one of my favorite things is that we can see beyond the struggles and challenges these kids face and see the awesome people they really are. There is so much love, hope, kindness in them. So much talent. They truley are remarkable people.</p><p></p><p>When I see a little difficult child in church or school or out in public, the energy that child has makes me smile. I have to refrain myself from going over and giving them a big hug. There is a magic about them - yes, even those whose struggles include getting over anger. You can just feel their determination to reach an unseen goal. </p><p></p><p>My heart goes out for the middle difficult children as they are noticing the world around them and finding it a struggle to enter the social norm. They have so much to give to society - if only they can find that place where others can see their potential. They remain creative and can find ways to meet their needs even though those ways can be annoying to say the least. They are survivors.</p><p></p><p>My heart breaks for the older teens and adult difficult children who have not found their nitch in life. Their struggles to understand how to be independent. Even those who end up on their own after being kicked out of home. I know the reason was justifiable - no one can live with violence or we know that person will not grow if he or she remains at home. However, these are still our children - we still cry for them. We still want them to "get it" and be open to maintaining life rather it be supporting themselves with a job or living in a structured supervised home.</p><p></p><p>Members see each person, easy child,difficult child and those who are both as special individuals who deserve the best life they can have. No one is perfect and unfortunately, it is just easier to see some people's imperfections. Why should they be treated differently then those who have learned to hide their own imperfections?</p><p></p><p>My difficult child has come through his nightmare with shining colors. His trials led me here and I have learned so much. Thank you to everyone for helping us through our darkest hour.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 225340, member: 5096"] Not too many days ago, a newcomer poured out her heart of the challenges she was facing with her difficult child. She then stated that she did not want us to think her child was all bad because he had some great qualities about him. I assured her that we do not judge these kids. I think one of my favorite things is that we can see beyond the struggles and challenges these kids face and see the awesome people they really are. There is so much love, hope, kindness in them. So much talent. They truley are remarkable people. When I see a little difficult child in church or school or out in public, the energy that child has makes me smile. I have to refrain myself from going over and giving them a big hug. There is a magic about them - yes, even those whose struggles include getting over anger. You can just feel their determination to reach an unseen goal. My heart goes out for the middle difficult children as they are noticing the world around them and finding it a struggle to enter the social norm. They have so much to give to society - if only they can find that place where others can see their potential. They remain creative and can find ways to meet their needs even though those ways can be annoying to say the least. They are survivors. My heart breaks for the older teens and adult difficult children who have not found their nitch in life. Their struggles to understand how to be independent. Even those who end up on their own after being kicked out of home. I know the reason was justifiable - no one can live with violence or we know that person will not grow if he or she remains at home. However, these are still our children - we still cry for them. We still want them to "get it" and be open to maintaining life rather it be supporting themselves with a job or living in a structured supervised home. Members see each person, easy child,difficult child and those who are both as special individuals who deserve the best life they can have. No one is perfect and unfortunately, it is just easier to see some people's imperfections. Why should they be treated differently then those who have learned to hide their own imperfections? My difficult child has come through his nightmare with shining colors. His trials led me here and I have learned so much. Thank you to everyone for helping us through our darkest hour. [/QUOTE]
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