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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you for the replies. My husband is adamant I not share the diagnosis with friends. He says it’s none of their business, it’s deeply personal information that we cannot control once shared, and he doesn’t want judgement, pity, or any sympathy from people who don’t get it. He also doesn’t want the kids being judged. [/quote] Here’s the problem with that line of thinking: your kids get judged harder. Your friends noticed the tantrums/picky eating/symptoms. They did. But they didn’t have context because you hid it from them. Also, your kids are learning that their diagnoses are shameful secrets. You don’t mean to teach them that, but you are. Your DH’s stubbornness is isolating you from friendships and community you desperately need. [/quote] This. I’m far more judgmental if I think the parents are not getting their kids the help they need![/quote]
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