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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 683576" data-attributes="member: 4152"><p>I saw the title of your post and wanted to make at least a quick reply.</p><p>We use to say this about our Difficult Child all the time. She sucks the joy out of our life, out of our energy...almost out of everything. It took us a LONg time to make changes to that situation. Putting up boundaries, was one thing that helped, so she simply couldn't drain us physically any more. </p><p>But, as far as feeling a bit "envious," of others (for lack of a better word) that can be difficult. First off I do believe almost every parent has their burden. Some are experts at hiding it and are professional marketing and Public Relations spinners when it comes to making their kid seem like a genius who is profoundly successful. Such things are often exaggerated and you will not have a clue what is really going on behind the scenes.</p><p>True, a lot of these parents do not have a Difficult Child.</p><p>I found what helped me with some of that was counseling during the worst part of it all. At it's worse, it was tough.</p><p>Then, I moved forward with my own interests. Classes, traveling, etc. in fact, hubby and I once took a cruise in the middle of Difficult Child chaos. </p><p>So be it.</p><p>I always make sure my hair is trimmed, my slacks are hemmed properly, am quick to buy myself a new lipstick, throw out shoddy clothes and replace them and so forth.</p><p>My friends often admire my "look." It sounds silly, but I'm not going to let Difficult Child stuff bring me down. It is hard as heck, but I do what I can to feel good. Hubby and I go on date nights etc.</p><p>What our Difficult Child does or doesn't do, is her mess.</p><p>I know I gave it 110% and ya know that ten percent almost killed me.</p><p>FB is a bunch of crxp, try to greatly reduce your visits there.</p><p>Figure out what you love to do and simply do it!!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 683576, member: 4152"] I saw the title of your post and wanted to make at least a quick reply. We use to say this about our Difficult Child all the time. She sucks the joy out of our life, out of our energy...almost out of everything. It took us a LONg time to make changes to that situation. Putting up boundaries, was one thing that helped, so she simply couldn't drain us physically any more. But, as far as feeling a bit "envious," of others (for lack of a better word) that can be difficult. First off I do believe almost every parent has their burden. Some are experts at hiding it and are professional marketing and Public Relations spinners when it comes to making their kid seem like a genius who is profoundly successful. Such things are often exaggerated and you will not have a clue what is really going on behind the scenes. True, a lot of these parents do not have a Difficult Child. I found what helped me with some of that was counseling during the worst part of it all. At it's worse, it was tough. Then, I moved forward with my own interests. Classes, traveling, etc. in fact, hubby and I once took a cruise in the middle of Difficult Child chaos. So be it. I always make sure my hair is trimmed, my slacks are hemmed properly, am quick to buy myself a new lipstick, throw out shoddy clothes and replace them and so forth. My friends often admire my "look." It sounds silly, but I'm not going to let Difficult Child stuff bring me down. It is hard as heck, but I do what I can to feel good. Hubby and I go on date nights etc. What our Difficult Child does or doesn't do, is her mess. I know I gave it 110% and ya know that ten percent almost killed me. FB is a bunch of crxp, try to greatly reduce your visits there. Figure out what you love to do and simply do it!!!! [/QUOTE]
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