I’m bitter tonight

[Anonymous]

Solidarity. Exact same experience.

[Anonymous]

Just know that if I’m one of the people out there when you’re feeling judged, ACTUALLY what’s happening if I’m glancing over is me thinking:
That must be hard.
That mom has to be superwoman.
I’m so glad she’s here with her kids.
I wonder if it’d be weird to try to help.

And then I conclude that of course it WOULD we weird to try to help, or say anything… and I’m never sure if my glance looks as sympathetic as it is! The person might think I’m judging but I’m honestly just like, “been there felt that, I wish the best for you”

I wish we all had a code word or phrase that could convey this! That could convey “lemme know if u need anything, good luck, i can tell tell it’s hard and you’re doing your best”

[Anonymous]

It’s really hard and there’s no quick answers. I do think focusing on where you are seeing the most progress/might be helping the most. OT was expensive and we did it for three years. I think it helped but not fully sure. Therapy and meds definitely moved the needle but that was when he was older. Spending hours outside—in nature, in our backyard, at a playground helped a lot.

The school calls eventually died down for us until we no longer had them. I could finally drop him at a birthday party and not hold my breath.

And now he’s a smart, involved, well-adjusted high schooler with lots of friends. If only I had a crystal ball!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Try to keep those boys moving. Wrestling, other high intensity sports with tough coaches, etc. Get 'em tired for the ride home and fall into bed.

This can work for some kids, but it might not work for other kids. Maybe try and see.