9 Year Old Son just diagnosed with Odd

TiredSoul

Warrior Mom since 2007
For difficult child, it was feelings of being unloved and not wanted. Once we were able to address those issues and make him realize that he is indeed loved and wanted, the ODD behaviors started to lessen. They have not completely gone, and I don't think that they ever will be (unfortunately), but it's better, easier to deal with him.
(SBM)

Bunny,
I would love to hear more about what you wrote above if you are comfortable sharing. It seems my difficult child feels unloved and unwanted no matter what I say/do to get him to feel otherwise. It's almost like he behaves horribly on purpose just so he can get us to snap so he can say "see, I knew you didn't love me" or something similar. How did you address those issues and make him realize? Thanks!
 
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