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[quote=Anonymous]You are my aunt 30 years ago.  I can't believe what she went through for a child that many thought shouldn't have been saved.  My mother would secretly believe that my poor aunt's life was ruined and there were many times I think my aunt believed it too.  But, as my cousin became older, there were a few, seldom signs that there was light in his soul.  That kept my aunt hanging by her already very thin thread.

It has never been easy for her but she did it and, frankly, she is the strongest person I know.  Her son will never know what she went through to keep him alive and well.  He will never know how he himself is different and suffering.  But it's obvious that he knows her.  He is now in a group home with 24/7 caretakers but, when she walks in and says his name, he smiles.  Nobody ever thought that could happen and she says just seeing that makes it all worth it.

None of this makes a difference to you though, right now, in the beginning of the slog; however, you must hold on and do what's best for you.  The respite care is essential.  My aunt and uncle's marriage was rough and they needed all the help they could get just to maintain an inch of sanity.  Find help.  Find your people.  Find your place.

It's okay.  You're allowed to feel as you do.  I wish you all the best. [/quote]

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