It is always an adjustment to life when the structure of the home environment changes. It has been a couple of weeks since he has been home, and I still find myself getting up at all hours to check on him. Unable to sleep at night, I find that even when I force myself to…
Tag: reactive attachment disorder
most of 36 hours with no attitude.
We had most of 36 hours with no attitude. Attitude started this morning a little bit before mom and brothers came home. plateaued and then escalated quickly at bedtime. David says, “I am mentally unstable, can you just take me to the hospital?” No, is my reply So he starts pushing buttons. In the end,…
Reactive Attachment Disorder
I found this video through a group I belong to on facebook. It explains so much about children like our son David. Not every adopted child will be afflicted with this disorder, though quite a few are. I did not create the video. I don’t claim ownership of the video. I am merely sharing content…