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my ss has Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) & hits me
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<blockquote data-quote="Pixie Dusted" data-source="post: 747661" data-attributes="member: 23670"><p><a href="https://www.everystarisdifferent.com/2018/03/Safety-Resources-for-Reactive-Attachment-Disorder.html?m=1" target="_blank">Must Have Safety Resources When Parenting a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder - Every Star Is Different</a></p><p></p><p>There are helpful resources out there. It is unfortunately a devastating diagnosis. Attachment therapy is an option, but you need to really be open to loving him and not holding onto resentments (very hard, I know). There are different degrees of how each child is affected. Try to find an expert to evaluate him and NEVER stop seeking resources! Our county has mental health case workers to help parents navigate the system. AND my favorite is they also offer respite (a nice break) every month where your child goes to a caregiver trained in that field.</p><p></p><p>You're not alone! </p><p><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/hugs.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":hugs:" title="hugs :hugs:" data-shortname=":hugs:" /></p><p>I too am losing my insanity having a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)! Honestly we often use humor to deal with him and keep ourselves "sane". It will be draining and exhausting, but remember it's not his fault. You may be his step-mom, but sounds like your also the only MOM he has! These kids need a champion in their corner, and if mom doesn't step up to carve that path for him, no one else will. (sometimes dad's can too, lol)</p><p></p><p>Helpful to remember: Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) present very differently outside the home. They are often described as “charming” and “delightful” by others when things in the home are decidedly different. This can isolate parents as they worry that others won’t believe them if they share what the child is like at home. My child's teachers have a completely different kid at school than the one we have at home. </p><p>Sometimes (or often) you will think you are losing your mind! Kids who have Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) can be expert manipulators. This can lead to questioning of one’s sanity and second guessing facts that you know to be true. It can put great strain on marriages or relationships with other caregivers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pixie Dusted, post: 747661, member: 23670"] [URL="https://www.everystarisdifferent.com/2018/03/Safety-Resources-for-Reactive-Attachment-Disorder.html?m=1"]Must Have Safety Resources When Parenting a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder - Every Star Is Different[/URL] There are helpful resources out there. It is unfortunately a devastating diagnosis. Attachment therapy is an option, but you need to really be open to loving him and not holding onto resentments (very hard, I know). There are different degrees of how each child is affected. Try to find an expert to evaluate him and NEVER stop seeking resources! Our county has mental health case workers to help parents navigate the system. AND my favorite is they also offer respite (a nice break) every month where your child goes to a caregiver trained in that field. You're not alone! :hugs: I too am losing my insanity having a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)! Honestly we often use humor to deal with him and keep ourselves "sane". It will be draining and exhausting, but remember it's not his fault. You may be his step-mom, but sounds like your also the only MOM he has! These kids need a champion in their corner, and if mom doesn't step up to carve that path for him, no one else will. (sometimes dad's can too, lol) Helpful to remember: Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) present very differently outside the home. They are often described as “charming” and “delightful” by others when things in the home are decidedly different. This can isolate parents as they worry that others won’t believe them if they share what the child is like at home. My child's teachers have a completely different kid at school than the one we have at home. Sometimes (or often) you will think you are losing your mind! Kids who have Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) can be expert manipulators. This can lead to questioning of one’s sanity and second guessing facts that you know to be true. It can put great strain on marriages or relationships with other caregivers. [/QUOTE]
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