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<blockquote data-quote="TeDo" data-source="post: 494306"><p>I completely understand what you're feeling. I've been there myself. difficult child 2 is my "touchy-feely hands-on" child. difficult child 1 is sensory seeking EXCEPT from people. Makes it tough when difficult child 2 wants to touch or hug and difficult child 1 avoids that at all costs. I can't get either of mine to realize what the OTHER is feeling or wanting. We also kind of home-school....we do an online school. difficult child 1 is 1:1 completely or NOTHING would get done. I am VERY lucky in that difficult child 2 is very independent but I feel bad when he DOES need help with something and he has to wait until difficult child 1 takes a break or is done for the day. It is very overwhelming. We have finally gotten to the point where difficult child 1 can handle being out in public or at other's homes without doing a lot of the things you're describing. Know that there IS hope. Mine are also twins so I know how hard it is when you have differing mindsets.</p><p></p><p>Have you had any luck getting into a neuropsychologist? It will be hard to deal with things appropriately without knowing exactly what you are dealing with. In a way, you DO have 2 giant toddlers. Emotionally, that is where they are at, especially Bug. Do you get ANY "me" time? I'm not sure where you are but here, we have a MH case manager that we can arrange services through. difficult child 1 had social skills training with a professional that took him out to work with him. We also have the option of regular respite if things get to be too much for me. I am a single parent and this is a life-saver for me. I used to see a therapist to process problems and feelings with.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I just wanted you to know that I totally understand and have had the same feelings many times. Remember though that until I got the correct diagnosis and KNEW what I was dealing with, things were like you described. Since I KNOW now, I am better "prepared" (for lack of a better word) to handle things in ways that work but it is still difficult. {{{{HUGS}}}} to you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TeDo, post: 494306"] I completely understand what you're feeling. I've been there myself. difficult child 2 is my "touchy-feely hands-on" child. difficult child 1 is sensory seeking EXCEPT from people. Makes it tough when difficult child 2 wants to touch or hug and difficult child 1 avoids that at all costs. I can't get either of mine to realize what the OTHER is feeling or wanting. We also kind of home-school....we do an online school. difficult child 1 is 1:1 completely or NOTHING would get done. I am VERY lucky in that difficult child 2 is very independent but I feel bad when he DOES need help with something and he has to wait until difficult child 1 takes a break or is done for the day. It is very overwhelming. We have finally gotten to the point where difficult child 1 can handle being out in public or at other's homes without doing a lot of the things you're describing. Know that there IS hope. Mine are also twins so I know how hard it is when you have differing mindsets. Have you had any luck getting into a neuropsychologist? It will be hard to deal with things appropriately without knowing exactly what you are dealing with. In a way, you DO have 2 giant toddlers. Emotionally, that is where they are at, especially Bug. Do you get ANY "me" time? I'm not sure where you are but here, we have a MH case manager that we can arrange services through. difficult child 1 had social skills training with a professional that took him out to work with him. We also have the option of regular respite if things get to be too much for me. I am a single parent and this is a life-saver for me. I used to see a therapist to process problems and feelings with. Anyway, I just wanted you to know that I totally understand and have had the same feelings many times. Remember though that until I got the correct diagnosis and KNEW what I was dealing with, things were like you described. Since I KNOW now, I am better "prepared" (for lack of a better word) to handle things in ways that work but it is still difficult. {{{{HUGS}}}} to you. [/QUOTE]
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