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<blockquote data-quote="HeadlightsMom" data-source="post: 650330" data-attributes="member: 18284"><p>Albatross -- I'm so sorry to hear of his disappearance. Has he disappeared for great lengths of time before? I ask because ours has and he has always reappeared (4-6 months down the line, usually). However, it does occur to me he might disappear for good some day.</p><p></p><p>Man, I hear your heart in your words. That's the dichotomy of this crazy parenting experience. I used to think, "Who is our son? Is he THIS person or THAT person?" I have concluded he's both. Perhaps your son is like TWO (or more) different people at times, also? My job with our son is to determined which person he is on which day. One person I can be around. The other I cannot be around. Boundaries matter greatly there for me.</p><p></p><p>Jabber -- Boy, you sure nailed that one right on the head! I spent tons of time trying to figure out the WHY. Eventually, I concluded that although there may be diagnoses involved and they may play a role..........still, sometimes, there is no WHY. My life got a whole lot easier when I quit trying to figure out the WHY. Took me 10-15 years to figure that out! What a struggle that time was for me!</p><p></p><p>Albatross -- I always enjoy your insights, your heart and your humor (you have one terrific sense of humor, you know that?)! I hope, also, that you've found other ways to fill your cup since yesterday. I know it's all still so fresh and raw. My heart is with you. If we were in the same room chatting, I'd give you a hug right now. I really enjoy connecting with you here on this site.</p><p></p><p>Take care. I have no words of wisdom, but I do have words of support!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HeadlightsMom, post: 650330, member: 18284"] Albatross -- I'm so sorry to hear of his disappearance. Has he disappeared for great lengths of time before? I ask because ours has and he has always reappeared (4-6 months down the line, usually). However, it does occur to me he might disappear for good some day. Man, I hear your heart in your words. That's the dichotomy of this crazy parenting experience. I used to think, "Who is our son? Is he THIS person or THAT person?" I have concluded he's both. Perhaps your son is like TWO (or more) different people at times, also? My job with our son is to determined which person he is on which day. One person I can be around. The other I cannot be around. Boundaries matter greatly there for me. Jabber -- Boy, you sure nailed that one right on the head! I spent tons of time trying to figure out the WHY. Eventually, I concluded that although there may be diagnoses involved and they may play a role..........still, sometimes, there is no WHY. My life got a whole lot easier when I quit trying to figure out the WHY. Took me 10-15 years to figure that out! What a struggle that time was for me! Albatross -- I always enjoy your insights, your heart and your humor (you have one terrific sense of humor, you know that?)! I hope, also, that you've found other ways to fill your cup since yesterday. I know it's all still so fresh and raw. My heart is with you. If we were in the same room chatting, I'd give you a hug right now. I really enjoy connecting with you here on this site. Take care. I have no words of wisdom, but I do have words of support! [/QUOTE]
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