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difficult child still hasn't learned, but I have. Yippee.
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<blockquote data-quote="Jody" data-source="post: 439561" data-attributes="member: 8787"><p>Shelly-Thank you so much. I have reread some of my posts and can hear how desperate I was and how totally defeated. Even in the beginning when she first left, it was so hard to focus on me and getting well. I focused on the shame of the whole thing, your daughter in foster care. Anyone who knew me, knew I tried very hard to make it work, but it still bothered me at times. I was able to let it go, and forgive myself for what I thought I hadn't done right as a parent. Thank you for your support and kindess. The people on this board have really helped and it has been great being a part of such a great group of people. </p><p></p><p>Susie-I was definately broken when I came here. Definately. I remember waking up everyday, mad because I was awake. It was so hard to hear her call me names and the cursing everyday. I went to bed hoping I would not wake up. That is so awful. But that's how broken I was. I am glad that God had other plans for me. I just didn't know this life was around the corner. It's nice that someone else is proud of me. I haven't had that a lot in my life, but even nicer is that I am proud of myself. Thanks for you support and concern when I was at my darkest ever. </p><p></p><p>Janet-I will remain a member of this board for a long time to come. It has meant a lot to me. How are you doing? I know it's a hard time for you right now. It's nice that you took time to comment on my post. Thank you. </p><p></p><p>JJJ-I had heard horror stories about fostercare. I was just blessed to have been directed into the right place and she was placed with the right family. This is her second home. The first one wasn't too great, but I am sure my difficult child had a part in some of the issues there too. She does better with a father figure in the house for some reason. The foster mom is a stay at home mom and I think difficult child really needs that. It was never an option in my life, but someone told me she needed three full-time parents to raise her. They may not all be full-time, but it's working. I am going to check out the reunion in Chicago. I think I might be able to get off work. </p><p></p><p>Tiredmommy-I do love her so much. I am hoping that she can make some better decisions and have a good life. Thank you for your response!!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>KTMom91- These girls can give you a run for your money. It's exciting to see that some do make it to college. Girls are drama queens. I definately have one of those. I guess we'll laugh about her cutting all of her hair off but it won't be for many years. </p><p></p><p></p><p>KTMom91-Thank you</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jody, post: 439561, member: 8787"] Shelly-Thank you so much. I have reread some of my posts and can hear how desperate I was and how totally defeated. Even in the beginning when she first left, it was so hard to focus on me and getting well. I focused on the shame of the whole thing, your daughter in foster care. Anyone who knew me, knew I tried very hard to make it work, but it still bothered me at times. I was able to let it go, and forgive myself for what I thought I hadn't done right as a parent. Thank you for your support and kindess. The people on this board have really helped and it has been great being a part of such a great group of people. Susie-I was definately broken when I came here. Definately. I remember waking up everyday, mad because I was awake. It was so hard to hear her call me names and the cursing everyday. I went to bed hoping I would not wake up. That is so awful. But that's how broken I was. I am glad that God had other plans for me. I just didn't know this life was around the corner. It's nice that someone else is proud of me. I haven't had that a lot in my life, but even nicer is that I am proud of myself. Thanks for you support and concern when I was at my darkest ever. Janet-I will remain a member of this board for a long time to come. It has meant a lot to me. How are you doing? I know it's a hard time for you right now. It's nice that you took time to comment on my post. Thank you. JJJ-I had heard horror stories about fostercare. I was just blessed to have been directed into the right place and she was placed with the right family. This is her second home. The first one wasn't too great, but I am sure my difficult child had a part in some of the issues there too. She does better with a father figure in the house for some reason. The foster mom is a stay at home mom and I think difficult child really needs that. It was never an option in my life, but someone told me she needed three full-time parents to raise her. They may not all be full-time, but it's working. I am going to check out the reunion in Chicago. I think I might be able to get off work. Tiredmommy-I do love her so much. I am hoping that she can make some better decisions and have a good life. Thank you for your response!!! :) KTMom91- These girls can give you a run for your money. It's exciting to see that some do make it to college. Girls are drama queens. I definately have one of those. I guess we'll laugh about her cutting all of her hair off but it won't be for many years. KTMom91-Thank you [/QUOTE]
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