Category Archives: Mental Health – Child

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So Far, So Good, Now …

It is too early to tell if all of my worry from the last two weeks was for not. However, so far so good.  It is an adjustment for sure, but no less an adjustment for him as the rest of the family. I am used to having the house to myself all day long, and now I have this teenager running around. Today we had a second IEP meeting about him.  On Monday he will start half days in a day program in a nearby city.  School will transport him to the facility, I will pick him up. This is two fold, one, they can provide the class size and supports that he needs.  In the afternoon, I can work with therapists for various appointments.  We won’t be able to recreate every aspect of residential care, but we ought to be able to create some of it. One thing

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the art of positive thinking

Monday, when I pick up my son, magic will happen.  He will see that I love him unconditionally. He will see that I am accepting of him. He will see that we are embracing his return to the family. He will know the love that we have in our hearts. Tuesday when we arrive home, he will be greeted by his siblings and Mom happily. He will see that they love him unconditionally. After that, come what may, everything will be right with our world.   If you would like the book that has helped me get through this week, please go here… or click on the image on the right. they are giving a copy away soon. Tweet #fighting4answrs

miscommunication sucks

When I last talked to David’s therapist, she asked if I thought it would be a good idea to limit phone calls from David to our home.  At the time, I was still processing what is happening to our family, so I said yes, that is a good idea. Evidently word came down to everyone that David and staff were not to have any contact with home. Friday nights, I have been getting a call from David’s primary.  That didn’t happen tonight, so I called there.  After having the situation explained to me, all that I can say is I am disappointed.  Disappointed that when we need it most, we are limited in our support from this facility.  David is still in their care. So after explaining what was said between the therapist and myself, the primary indicated that she would call me tomorrow. It is bad enough that they

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