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Having a hard time

awinky82awinky82 member
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Yesterday, was a really bad day. And today, it just seems to feel like a hangover, from the pain and energy used yesterday. I don't have any desire to go over point by point, how bad my day sucked. But, I will say that many uneducated opinions and harsh words were directed at my special needs child, by my family. I lashed out, to defend my child and also to point out some major education points to family. My family has so much judgment towards special needs, as well as paranoia about health/medical issues, it makes me lose my mind. I refuse to have my child treated differently, he may need special accommodations but he is still a 4-year old, who loves to play, sing, and be loved on.

Rant over...

I don't post much, and I know most of you on this board go through similar trials... but if anyone has any positive vibes they could send me I would be so grateful!

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Re: Having a hard time

  • ppantsppants member
    I'm sorry.  I'm sending all the positive vibes your way.  ((hugs))
    Wendy Twins 1/27/06. DS and DD
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  • CaptainSeriousCaptainSerious member
    Those are the worst kinds of days.  I'm sorry you had such a rough time.  Anytime you want to vent, we are here.
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  • thefuturemrskudlathefuturemrskudla member
    Big hug!
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  • awinky82awinky82 member
    Thank you for everyone's kind words, it was so nice to check back and get some virtual hugs.  There will be lots of space between me and my family for a bit!  Time heals all wounds!
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  • bkeane619bkeane619 member
    Sorry you have to deal with that.
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  • lite-brightlite-bright member
    I'm so sorry you had to deal with that. I hope you feel confident about standing up for your child in the face of cruel words from your family. 
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  • Princess_LilyPrincess_Lily member
    Sorry, Ive been wanting to reply and I was in meetings all day yesterday.

    First, I'm sorry for what happened to you and your family yesterday. I also have extended family members of which some are like what you describe. Its tough, and what makes it worse is when its family.

    The only way I can manage their behavior, is limit experiences. I read once that you cant change the way others are - but you can change the way you deal with them.


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  • Assembly_ReqdAssembly_Reqd member
    {{{E Hugs}}}
    WAY 2 Cool 4 School


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