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Art Imitates Life ... and my difficult child
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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 197499" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>Terry, everyone goes through life on a different path with different obstacles and with different tools to use through life.</p><p>At least that's how I think of it. </p><p>There were many days when I wished I could disrupt my parenting of difficult child. I wished I had respite weekends and services that would help relieve the tension. </p><p>Many days I wanted to run away from difficult child. </p><p>I don't have an attitude that I am more saintly for not running away or turning away. It was my job and my responsibility. </p><p>Since raising a difficult child, I am less inclined to think what someone else does to survive life is right or wrong. </p><p>A child who is institutionalized is probably not a child who is adoptable even by special needs parents. She allowed him to be safe and supervised and saved herself from harm. I would bet she feels guilt and has chosen to live her life after making the best decision she could for her difficult child and herself. Sacrificing one's life to a child doesn't guarantee success but I sleep more soundly at night. </p><p></p><p>You are right, about your art taking a back seat. It's difficult to put your passion on hold and be patient but you are doing what you want to do for your family. It is always a choice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 197499, member: 3"] Terry, everyone goes through life on a different path with different obstacles and with different tools to use through life. At least that's how I think of it. There were many days when I wished I could disrupt my parenting of difficult child. I wished I had respite weekends and services that would help relieve the tension. Many days I wanted to run away from difficult child. I don't have an attitude that I am more saintly for not running away or turning away. It was my job and my responsibility. Since raising a difficult child, I am less inclined to think what someone else does to survive life is right or wrong. A child who is institutionalized is probably not a child who is adoptable even by special needs parents. She allowed him to be safe and supervised and saved herself from harm. I would bet she feels guilt and has chosen to live her life after making the best decision she could for her difficult child and herself. Sacrificing one's life to a child doesn't guarantee success but I sleep more soundly at night. You are right, about your art taking a back seat. It's difficult to put your passion on hold and be patient but you are doing what you want to do for your family. It is always a choice. [/QUOTE]
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