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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 348806"><p>I'm so sorry Missy.</p><p>No judgment here...heck, I'm not even sure how to spell the word.</p><p>What we try to do (for now) is have our difficult child meet us half way. Also, when she clearly isn't trying or when she is disrespectful or ungrateful, we back off totally. </p><p>Not sure if this is the best method or not. </p><p>Our fear is that if we don't provide some small (LIMITED) support, then she may not have any chance at all. She is sick and this is confusing for us. We don't want her to become further disabled or worse. However, we also clearly recognize that she has abilities that she does not always tap into at times. This is a horrible thing and could never do her or anyone any good.</p><p>We have let her suffer and sometimes it has gotten ugly.</p><p>Time will tell. I have a friend with a sister with bipolar disorder. Eventually, her family had to tell her to go on her own. She almost died. However, at age 40, she decided to get her act together. She is largely on her own and asks for very lmited help from the family. Today, she is doing much better. It is sad that she almost lost her life and caused her family anguish for years. But, at least the extreme terror is now over. </p><p>I do think about this a lot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 348806"] I'm so sorry Missy. No judgment here...heck, I'm not even sure how to spell the word. What we try to do (for now) is have our difficult child meet us half way. Also, when she clearly isn't trying or when she is disrespectful or ungrateful, we back off totally. Not sure if this is the best method or not. Our fear is that if we don't provide some small (LIMITED) support, then she may not have any chance at all. She is sick and this is confusing for us. We don't want her to become further disabled or worse. However, we also clearly recognize that she has abilities that she does not always tap into at times. This is a horrible thing and could never do her or anyone any good. We have let her suffer and sometimes it has gotten ugly. Time will tell. I have a friend with a sister with bipolar disorder. Eventually, her family had to tell her to go on her own. She almost died. However, at age 40, she decided to get her act together. She is largely on her own and asks for very lmited help from the family. Today, she is doing much better. It is sad that she almost lost her life and caused her family anguish for years. But, at least the extreme terror is now over. I do think about this a lot. [/QUOTE]
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