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<blockquote data-quote="SearchingForRainbows" data-source="post: 392738" data-attributes="member: 3388"><p>Weary For Hope,</p><p></p><p>I don't have much to add to what Marg and MidwestMom already said. I just want to let you know I went through a similar situation to what you're describing with my oldest son, difficult child 1. Marg's response explains part of why I think he stole from us - Too impulsive and unable (at the time) to understand the negative impact of his actions. </p><p></p><p>I agree with MidwestMom that your difficult child needs a thorough evaluation to learn what methods will be most effective in helping him. My husband and I had to discard our old ways of parenting our difficult children and learn new ways to get through to them. </p><p></p><p>There were many times I didn't want to be around my difficult children either. I think these feelings are "normal" given the daily HE77 we go through trying to raise our children. The best advice I was ever given and unfortunately not very good at following, was to carve out a bit of time for myself each and every day and to have regular "date nights" with my husband (husband). It is just as important to take care of yourself, your relationship, as it is to take care of your son. Reach out and accept help if it is offered from family, friends, your community, etc... It is much easier to deal with difficult children when you feel supported, are able to have a "life" that doesn't totally revolve around them. </p><p></p><p>There are so many wonderful people here. They helped me through some of my darkest days with my difficult children. I'm glad you found this site, but sorry you had to! Nice to "meet" you. SFR</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SearchingForRainbows, post: 392738, member: 3388"] Weary For Hope, I don't have much to add to what Marg and MidwestMom already said. I just want to let you know I went through a similar situation to what you're describing with my oldest son, difficult child 1. Marg's response explains part of why I think he stole from us - Too impulsive and unable (at the time) to understand the negative impact of his actions. I agree with MidwestMom that your difficult child needs a thorough evaluation to learn what methods will be most effective in helping him. My husband and I had to discard our old ways of parenting our difficult children and learn new ways to get through to them. There were many times I didn't want to be around my difficult children either. I think these feelings are "normal" given the daily HE77 we go through trying to raise our children. The best advice I was ever given and unfortunately not very good at following, was to carve out a bit of time for myself each and every day and to have regular "date nights" with my husband (husband). It is just as important to take care of yourself, your relationship, as it is to take care of your son. Reach out and accept help if it is offered from family, friends, your community, etc... It is much easier to deal with difficult children when you feel supported, are able to have a "life" that doesn't totally revolve around them. There are so many wonderful people here. They helped me through some of my darkest days with my difficult children. I'm glad you found this site, but sorry you had to! Nice to "meet" you. SFR [/QUOTE]
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