David has compulsion with electronic items. No small electronic gadgets are safe. Remote controls, cell phones, DSi’s, if he can carry it, he will take it. Very frustrating for the rest of the family. So now, when something goes missing, guess who is the first one blamed? How do you deal with hoarding? Tweet #fighting4answrs
“hello,” said a little voice plaintively. “Hi, David! How is your visit going at respite?” I asked him. “I have bad news,” he replied solemnly. “I got in trouble.” “respite mom told me I had to tell you what I did,” he continued quietly. “What is it buddy, do I have to come and get you?” I asked. “I don’t know, when I get done, respite mom wants to talk to you,” he replied. “ok,” I whispered, “what did you do?” “I stole a lighter.” he replied apprehensively. “oh?” I asked with dread in my heart. “Tell your dad what else you did, ” I heard respite mom say in the background. “I got caught smoking.” he said quietly. What followed was a brief conversation with respite mom about how they handled the situation. He evidently stole the lighter at our house, and stole the cigarettes at their house. Since
David spent the night with his respite family. It is so peaceful here right now. No fights, no thefts, no arguments. Should I feel guilty that I am enjoying the quiet? Tweet #fighting4answrs