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<blockquote data-quote="Calamity Jane" data-source="post: 581994" data-attributes="member: 13882"><p>Ages 16-18 were horrible years for us to endure with our difficult child son. I, too, know the physical effects of all this stress and the impotence to change things we feel compelled to really, really want and need to change about our kid's behavior. I recall one thing our psychiatrist said when I expressed my hurt at how difficult child seemed to be particularly manipulative and cruel to me. psychiatrist said that difficult child displayed indifference and rudeness to me because his shame was magnified in my presence. He felt so guilty that he would push me away with his behavior to assuage his conscience. It may have been a good explanation, but it sure didn't make me feel any better.</p><p>Things got better for us, but only because difficult child wanted more out of life and was willing to take tentative steps, gradually claiming responsibility for his choices. </p><p>I know this is so hard, birthdays and holidays can be the worst. Just stand firm - we are all here for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Calamity Jane, post: 581994, member: 13882"] Ages 16-18 were horrible years for us to endure with our difficult child son. I, too, know the physical effects of all this stress and the impotence to change things we feel compelled to really, really want and need to change about our kid's behavior. I recall one thing our psychiatrist said when I expressed my hurt at how difficult child seemed to be particularly manipulative and cruel to me. psychiatrist said that difficult child displayed indifference and rudeness to me because his shame was magnified in my presence. He felt so guilty that he would push me away with his behavior to assuage his conscience. It may have been a good explanation, but it sure didn't make me feel any better. Things got better for us, but only because difficult child wanted more out of life and was willing to take tentative steps, gradually claiming responsibility for his choices. I know this is so hard, birthdays and holidays can be the worst. Just stand firm - we are all here for you. [/QUOTE]
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