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My difficult child#1 is in foster care...long...sorry!
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<blockquote data-quote="Just keep swimming" data-source="post: 36054" data-attributes="member: 211"><p>been there done that, it is NOT a good place to be in, that is for dang sure. I hate the self doubt, guilt, and everything else that goes with not being able to help my child in my own home without LOTS of help. My difficult child was in "therapeutic" foster care for only 5 weeks, but it did bring about some GOOD as well. We were able to find in home help for her that we did not even know about. It brought about understanding from other professionals that it wasn't just "bad parenting" but that my daughter had major issues she needed help with. And that it really is OK that we have to parent her differently than the "typical" kids at her school, etc. The great new is that my difficult child is now doing so very well. Of course, she is alot younger than yours is and not dealing with alot of the same issues yours is. But, she is finally "getting a clue" about family, and her place in it and how to behave appropriately given the occasion.</p><p></p><p>We sat in a 2 hour church service last evening and she was attentive, asked appropriate questions and was far better behaved than 80% of the other kids in the congregation!! I would never have dreamt that she would EVER be able to do this, but she did. I told her how very proud I was of her. And she just beamed!! Wonderful feeling!!</p><p></p><p>My heart is breaking for you. BIG GIANT COMFORTING HUGS coming your way!! </p><p></p><p>My difficult child started therapeutic horseback riding lessons last year and is now able to ride my sister's ponies and is doing so well with it. It is amazing the change it has brought about in her. Just throwing that out there as a possible outlet for your daughter!!</p><p></p><p>Hugs of welcome,</p><p>Vickie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Just keep swimming, post: 36054, member: 211"] been there done that, it is NOT a good place to be in, that is for dang sure. I hate the self doubt, guilt, and everything else that goes with not being able to help my child in my own home without LOTS of help. My difficult child was in "therapeutic" foster care for only 5 weeks, but it did bring about some GOOD as well. We were able to find in home help for her that we did not even know about. It brought about understanding from other professionals that it wasn't just "bad parenting" but that my daughter had major issues she needed help with. And that it really is OK that we have to parent her differently than the "typical" kids at her school, etc. The great new is that my difficult child is now doing so very well. Of course, she is alot younger than yours is and not dealing with alot of the same issues yours is. But, she is finally "getting a clue" about family, and her place in it and how to behave appropriately given the occasion. We sat in a 2 hour church service last evening and she was attentive, asked appropriate questions and was far better behaved than 80% of the other kids in the congregation!! I would never have dreamt that she would EVER be able to do this, but she did. I told her how very proud I was of her. And she just beamed!! Wonderful feeling!! My heart is breaking for you. BIG GIANT COMFORTING HUGS coming your way!! My difficult child started therapeutic horseback riding lessons last year and is now able to ride my sister's ponies and is doing so well with it. It is amazing the change it has brought about in her. Just throwing that out there as a possible outlet for your daughter!! Hugs of welcome, Vickie [/QUOTE]
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