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<blockquote data-quote="SearchingForRainbows" data-source="post: 28246" data-attributes="member: 3388"><p>Sharon,</p><p></p><p>I definitely think that there are long term effects from listening to constant verbal abuse from difficult children. I really like what Fran wrote. I agree with her that you have to put up a wall to protect yourself. </p><p></p><p>I wrote about difficult child 2 not too long ago and how I have to put up with his constant verbal abuse. I thought SLSH made a great point when she said we become emotionally numb and that it can be hard to turn the numbness on and off.</p><p></p><p>I have gotten to the point where I will do whatever I can to help my difficult children, BUT, I WILL NOT let them destroy my life!!! This means that I think about what I need more than I used to. I sometimes put my needs first! Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to deal with my difficult children on a daily basis...</p><p></p><p>I also am very scared about the future because I KNOW I can't let them live with me past a certain point!!! I would lose my sanity!!! </p><p></p><p>Sharon, I agree with you that having a sense of humor helps. I also believe that exercise is a great way to relieve stress. Without exercise, I honestly don't know if I could live in the same house with my difficult children.</p><p></p><p>As far as the future, I have absolutely no idea how I'm going to feel towards my difficult children once they are grown and out of my house... I just wish it was sooner!!! Great post. WFEN</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SearchingForRainbows, post: 28246, member: 3388"] Sharon, I definitely think that there are long term effects from listening to constant verbal abuse from difficult children. I really like what Fran wrote. I agree with her that you have to put up a wall to protect yourself. I wrote about difficult child 2 not too long ago and how I have to put up with his constant verbal abuse. I thought SLSH made a great point when she said we become emotionally numb and that it can be hard to turn the numbness on and off. I have gotten to the point where I will do whatever I can to help my difficult children, BUT, I WILL NOT let them destroy my life!!! This means that I think about what I need more than I used to. I sometimes put my needs first! Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to deal with my difficult children on a daily basis... I also am very scared about the future because I KNOW I can't let them live with me past a certain point!!! I would lose my sanity!!! Sharon, I agree with you that having a sense of humor helps. I also believe that exercise is a great way to relieve stress. Without exercise, I honestly don't know if I could live in the same house with my difficult children. As far as the future, I have absolutely no idea how I'm going to feel towards my difficult children once they are grown and out of my house... I just wish it was sooner!!! Great post. WFEN [/QUOTE]
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