Tag Archives: Fibromyalgia

David’s Honesty About Travel

Honesty is often times a misunderstood topic when it comes to David. Is he inherently honest?  Yes, I think so.  I think that most people are.  At least that is what I believe. On the other hand.  Do I believe everything David tells me? No.  I think not, and neither should you. Let me give you an example. Let’s us say that David and I are having a conversation about the weather.  Just for example. David:  How you doing? Me: I am ok.  We are having a blizzard. David: I’ll trade places with you if you want… Me:  No David, you need to work your program, but I hope to visit you for a couple of hours soon.  Hopefully later next month. David:  Did you know they have guest housing here? ======== and that would be the sum total of our conversation. Later, I would find out that David is

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Emotionally drained

In less than twelve hours, mom and I will pick David up from his current residential facility. We will then drive 462 miles more or less, and admit him to his new facility. While I have to believe that this is in his best interest, I also feel that in some small way we are letting him down.  There will not be any weekly visits.  Sure we can Skype, and talk on the phone, but it isn’t the same as being in the same room as your child.  You can’t give Skype a hug. In the end, I have to believe that this is the right thing. One thing I don’t understand about the new facility.  We have to do weekly therapy sessions.  Time and time again, therapy  has shown that David sees no benefit from these sessions.    Even therapists have said that he doesn’t benefit from them.   But, we

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Don’t second guess our decision about our son

We don’t need you to second guess our decisions about our sons care. We know his conditions better than just about anyone, including his medical team. Until you have lived in our home with him, experienced his violent temper, and manic behaviors, you can’t tell us that we are wrong to embark on the path that we are traveling. Do I wish things were different? Hell yes! No amount of wishing will make it so. We don’t need you to second guess our decision.  We can do that on our own. Want to know what you can do to help?  Talk to people in the mental health community.  Offer to help them with a meal.  Offer to run errands for them, or spend time visiting so that they can feel like humanity hasn’t disappeared.   Offer to take their kids that don’t have mental illnesses or special needs out for a

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