Woofens
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I had really hoped that this summer was a turning point for us. I thought I wouldn't need this board anymore, that we had finally gotten through to difficult child J. The past few days have been just like last October, when I had to put him in the psychiatric hospital. Yesterday, he put a hole in his bedroom wall, even though we have stressed time and time again about what he can and can't punch and kick when he is angry. Today, he refused to go to school, so I called his case manager, who told me to call the police for domestic violence. (He kicked me in both my wrists this AM, hurting them both). I called the sheriffs department, who told me to call the juvenile division, who informed me there was nothing they could do unless he was on probation. They referred me to juvenile court, who told me I would have to press unruly charges, and that there was nothing they could do to help immediately either. So I waited all day for a call from the court, which never came.
He wants to go back to the psychiatric hospital. Not because he thinks he needs it, but because it is a vacation for him. I know part of the trouble is that he is struggling in school, I have an IAT meeting for him Friday.
My biggest fear is for the baby. He is only 4 months old, and difficult child J is so strong. If he can break my wrist, he could kill Taz without even trying. I'm so afraid, and frustrated, and lost. I do what the therapists and case managers tell me to, I reach out to the authorities, and nothing happens. If he hurts the baby or one of the girls, they have already told me I could face charges for failing to protect them, but when he hurts me nothing can be done?
Sorry guys. I'm just so down and upset right now. I didn't know where else to turn, I know you guys understand at least, and don't look at me and think what a bad parent I am.
Hugs to all,
Jan
He wants to go back to the psychiatric hospital. Not because he thinks he needs it, but because it is a vacation for him. I know part of the trouble is that he is struggling in school, I have an IAT meeting for him Friday.
My biggest fear is for the baby. He is only 4 months old, and difficult child J is so strong. If he can break my wrist, he could kill Taz without even trying. I'm so afraid, and frustrated, and lost. I do what the therapists and case managers tell me to, I reach out to the authorities, and nothing happens. If he hurts the baby or one of the girls, they have already told me I could face charges for failing to protect them, but when he hurts me nothing can be done?
Sorry guys. I'm just so down and upset right now. I didn't know where else to turn, I know you guys understand at least, and don't look at me and think what a bad parent I am.
Hugs to all,
Jan