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<blockquote data-quote="Sheila" data-source="post: 168808" data-attributes="member: 23"><p>Hi moonraven</p><p></p><p>You sound so overwhelmed -- definately there's a lot on your plate.</p><p></p><p>Children with-neurological disorders can certainly wear a parent out.</p><p></p><p>In my opinion, it takes a lot of courage for a mom to acknowledge that there is not a bond with-a child.</p><p></p><p>One thing many of us have come to realize is that if we are not physically or mentally healthy, we can't effectively care for our families. We have to be selfish and take care of ourselves first. It goes against everything we've been taught, so it's hard to do.</p><p></p><p>I think putting your job on the backburner right now is a good move. If I were in your situation, I hope I would be able to get myself to a counselor to help work through the attachment problems and other emotional issues you likely have. If there is a teaching University nearby with a psychiatric department, try there. They sometimes provide counceling at reduced cost or no cost. If that's not a potential solution, check with you local mental health/mental retardation office and see if you can get services via their offices. National organizations such as NAMI, FFCMH, etc., could also be potential contacts for you.</p><p></p><p>Is there someone in the family that might could take your oldest daughter at least for the summer? </p><p></p><p>Glad you found us.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sheila, post: 168808, member: 23"] Hi moonraven You sound so overwhelmed -- definately there's a lot on your plate. Children with-neurological disorders can certainly wear a parent out. In my opinion, it takes a lot of courage for a mom to acknowledge that there is not a bond with-a child. One thing many of us have come to realize is that if we are not physically or mentally healthy, we can't effectively care for our families. We have to be selfish and take care of ourselves first. It goes against everything we've been taught, so it's hard to do. I think putting your job on the backburner right now is a good move. If I were in your situation, I hope I would be able to get myself to a counselor to help work through the attachment problems and other emotional issues you likely have. If there is a teaching University nearby with a psychiatric department, try there. They sometimes provide counceling at reduced cost or no cost. If that's not a potential solution, check with you local mental health/mental retardation office and see if you can get services via their offices. National organizations such as NAMI, FFCMH, etc., could also be potential contacts for you. Is there someone in the family that might could take your oldest daughter at least for the summer? Glad you found us. [/QUOTE]
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