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<blockquote data-quote="CrazyinVA" data-source="post: 238934" data-attributes="member: 1157"><p>I know the in home therapy is not what you want. But at this point, it's more than you have now, which is nothing. It's possible that whatever therapist that comes in will be able to recommend additional things once he or she is there. I know you're certain that things will be the same as they were with the MST, but maybe they won't be. I hope you'll consider giving this a chance, if only to prove to them that they are wrong. The therapist could come in and say whoa, this is more than I can handle. What other option is there at this point, really? Even if you gave up custody, he wouldn't end up in an Residential Treatment Center (RTC) right away. He still wouldn't get the help he needs.</p><p></p><p>I know you are angry, and frustrated, and scared, and have every right to be. I agree with everything you've written here, the situation hoovers, and the people you've dealt with seem incompetent and uncaring. When I got to that point, I had to take a step back, a deep breath, and look hard at my options. Sometimes, I had to play their game, even if I knew what they were offering wouldn't ultimately work. Doing this does not mean you're any less of a mama bear fighting for her cub.... but if you refuse what little services they are offering, I'm concerned they will lump you in with those other parents that don't care and just want to dump their kids on the system. By holding your head high and saying ok, fine, i'll take this little bit and work with it as best I can ... it gives you more leverage.</p><p></p><p>I know you feel as though you can't take on one more thing. But I really hope you can look at this as "something is better than nothing" option. in my opinion, it's the only option at this point.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CrazyinVA, post: 238934, member: 1157"] I know the in home therapy is not what you want. But at this point, it's more than you have now, which is nothing. It's possible that whatever therapist that comes in will be able to recommend additional things once he or she is there. I know you're certain that things will be the same as they were with the MST, but maybe they won't be. I hope you'll consider giving this a chance, if only to prove to them that they are wrong. The therapist could come in and say whoa, this is more than I can handle. What other option is there at this point, really? Even if you gave up custody, he wouldn't end up in an Residential Treatment Center (RTC) right away. He still wouldn't get the help he needs. I know you are angry, and frustrated, and scared, and have every right to be. I agree with everything you've written here, the situation hoovers, and the people you've dealt with seem incompetent and uncaring. When I got to that point, I had to take a step back, a deep breath, and look hard at my options. Sometimes, I had to play their game, even if I knew what they were offering wouldn't ultimately work. Doing this does not mean you're any less of a mama bear fighting for her cub.... but if you refuse what little services they are offering, I'm concerned they will lump you in with those other parents that don't care and just want to dump their kids on the system. By holding your head high and saying ok, fine, i'll take this little bit and work with it as best I can ... it gives you more leverage. I know you feel as though you can't take on one more thing. But I really hope you can look at this as "something is better than nothing" option. in my opinion, it's the only option at this point. [/QUOTE]
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