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Oh OP. I empathize.

I've written on DCUM about my good friend and her husband who have been in complete denial about their child's disabilities since she was very little. I had several honest conversations with both her and her husband. They were kind enough not to be offended, but they didn't act on any of it: they did make an appointment with a psychologist, but they ended up yelling at her. They're the type to demand multiple meetings with the Principal, blame all the teachers for not accommodating their child, etc. They ended up homeschooling, and even then, keep complaining about the online teachers she has for any class that's even the slightest bit rigorous, because the poor thing can't keep up - none of the disabilities have been addressed.

I have a child with similar issues and got her all the help she needed, and they can see her progress and the outcomes. Now our kids are in the college admission process and the differences are night and day, because their child's issues just snowballed and they blamed everyone instead of getting her the help she needed.

I DON'T GET IT. It makes me horribly sad for their child.

So. For the principle of the thing, I would have an honest conversation with her, knowing she might be offended and pull away. But it's getting to the point where you're ready to pull away yourself, right? So speak up, with love. The problem is that she might not be capable of following through, but at least your conscience will be clear.
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