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<blockquote data-quote="Mattsmom277" data-source="post: 146787" data-attributes="member: 4264"><p>What a great topic for me to read this morning. I haven't had "positives" to add so have not been around. I couldnt' have uplifted a single soul on board here (but I faithfully read of all of you since I began OMG 9-10 years ago!).</p><p>My good news, difficult child is MUCH happier homeschooling (he's in grade 9 now) and NO defiance, NO disrespect. He tells me unabashadly I love you mom when he leaves the house or when he says good night at bed time. Some of you may remember his "hair" issues. LOOOOONG and NAPPY because due to some issues with skull formation he was obsessed his head was too big for his body and was convinced this mop of hair was his saving grace. So much hair I kid you not I haven't seen a full on face image of him for at least 4-5 years. </p><p>Drum roll please .... all on his own the other day he says "Mom, can I have some $$$". I said "What for?". He replies "I think I'll head up to that hairstyling place where you don't need an appointment, you can just walk in, and I'll get a haircut". I said NOTHING about what KIND of haircut. I believe it's what one calls "state of shock/awe/disbelief". I dashed to my wallet, handed him over the $$$ and he was out the door. </p><p>He came back in and after complimenting him on his hair (which he liked because he grinnned at the compliment) I went to the bathroom and cried. Happy mom tears. His hair was his tool of hiding from the world, a reflection of his personal shame and low self esteem, his cover. For years. It was never the hair (ugly as it was) that broke my mommy heart, it was the reason for the long nappy hair.</p><p>He now has a stylishly cut boys hair cut, a bit long (as in no clippers). But you can see his NECK . WOWSERS! and there isnt' a piece of hair long enough to cover any of his face. His gorgeous smile for the world to see, his green eyes are shining with his luscious long eye lashes girls go nuts over. I KNEW my son was handsome but who could tell under all of the hair and the hoodies he'd wear, hood up alll of the time. </p><p>He must have had over 9 inches cut off. He told me he feels good. I guess he is learning to love himself again, no need to hide from the world. He is coming out of a cacoon I watched him wallow in for years and years. His smile. Omg. His beautiful smile. I find myself just staring at his gorgeous handsome young man face. </p><p>I never knew a haircut could mean so much. I honestly think this is a bigger step for MY difficult child than even graduating high school or things of that enormity. </p><p>YAY difficult child!</p><p>Thank you all for sharing YOUR good stories!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mattsmom277, post: 146787, member: 4264"] What a great topic for me to read this morning. I haven't had "positives" to add so have not been around. I couldnt' have uplifted a single soul on board here (but I faithfully read of all of you since I began OMG 9-10 years ago!). My good news, difficult child is MUCH happier homeschooling (he's in grade 9 now) and NO defiance, NO disrespect. He tells me unabashadly I love you mom when he leaves the house or when he says good night at bed time. Some of you may remember his "hair" issues. LOOOOONG and NAPPY because due to some issues with skull formation he was obsessed his head was too big for his body and was convinced this mop of hair was his saving grace. So much hair I kid you not I haven't seen a full on face image of him for at least 4-5 years. Drum roll please .... all on his own the other day he says "Mom, can I have some $$$". I said "What for?". He replies "I think I'll head up to that hairstyling place where you don't need an appointment, you can just walk in, and I'll get a haircut". I said NOTHING about what KIND of haircut. I believe it's what one calls "state of shock/awe/disbelief". I dashed to my wallet, handed him over the $$$ and he was out the door. He came back in and after complimenting him on his hair (which he liked because he grinnned at the compliment) I went to the bathroom and cried. Happy mom tears. His hair was his tool of hiding from the world, a reflection of his personal shame and low self esteem, his cover. For years. It was never the hair (ugly as it was) that broke my mommy heart, it was the reason for the long nappy hair. He now has a stylishly cut boys hair cut, a bit long (as in no clippers). But you can see his NECK . WOWSERS! and there isnt' a piece of hair long enough to cover any of his face. His gorgeous smile for the world to see, his green eyes are shining with his luscious long eye lashes girls go nuts over. I KNEW my son was handsome but who could tell under all of the hair and the hoodies he'd wear, hood up alll of the time. He must have had over 9 inches cut off. He told me he feels good. I guess he is learning to love himself again, no need to hide from the world. He is coming out of a cacoon I watched him wallow in for years and years. His smile. Omg. His beautiful smile. I find myself just staring at his gorgeous handsome young man face. I never knew a haircut could mean so much. I honestly think this is a bigger step for MY difficult child than even graduating high school or things of that enormity. YAY difficult child! Thank you all for sharing YOUR good stories! [/QUOTE]
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