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<blockquote data-quote="totoro" data-source="post: 303682" data-attributes="member: 3155"><p>We told K I think about a year ago the nitty gritty details. But we used to describe it as "roller coaster emotions" </p><p></p><p>She wanted to know why she had to go to all of the Doctor apt's. and why she had to take medications. Why she felt different. </p><p>I never wanted to lie to her. </p><p>Last year we told her. Her psychiatrist is also really good about talking straight with her. </p><p>Their are so many kids with issues in her school that it is just a fact. </p><p>I want her to feel strong and not ashamed. </p><p>I don't want her to just announce it to the world, but to use her best judgment, (which she sometimes lacks).</p><p></p><p>For us, she is so smart about it, that we felt we had no other choice. </p><p>Our school is so small, 400 students, they are huge advocates regarding making all kids feel like they fit in. </p><p>So all I can hope for is the best. </p><p>Life is tough for every one, especially our kids. I just hope by knowing now, her classmates will try to understand.</p><p></p><p>Also, her 1st grade teacher came into each classroom and talked about special needs kids and about accepting every one. Which I thought was pretty cool.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="totoro, post: 303682, member: 3155"] We told K I think about a year ago the nitty gritty details. But we used to describe it as "roller coaster emotions" She wanted to know why she had to go to all of the Doctor apt's. and why she had to take medications. Why she felt different. I never wanted to lie to her. Last year we told her. Her psychiatrist is also really good about talking straight with her. Their are so many kids with issues in her school that it is just a fact. I want her to feel strong and not ashamed. I don't want her to just announce it to the world, but to use her best judgment, (which she sometimes lacks). For us, she is so smart about it, that we felt we had no other choice. Our school is so small, 400 students, they are huge advocates regarding making all kids feel like they fit in. So all I can hope for is the best. Life is tough for every one, especially our kids. I just hope by knowing now, her classmates will try to understand. Also, her 1st grade teacher came into each classroom and talked about special needs kids and about accepting every one. Which I thought was pretty cool. [/QUOTE]
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