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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This isn't even REMOTELY relevant to what OP's situation is.  Why in the world would you even think that it is!?  [/quote]

Because self-centered people like this poster see themselves in every situation....?[/quote]

Some people have a little thing called EMPATHY and they can try to fit into other's shoes and try to help. That's all.[/quote]

Honey, that's not 'empathy' because it's NOTHING like OP's situation.  I've got SN kids and it's people like you who think that experience allows you to understand what my challenges and then 'share' your story that really burn me up.  It's like trying to commiserate with a cancer patient based on your experience with an ingrown toenail from a bad pedicure.  Not the same at all![/quote]

Empathetic PP here and I work with SN children. A very common statement in our field is that the biggest handicap the children have are the PARENTS. Life is hard for everybody and just because our challenges are different it doesn't mean people out there can't understand or relate to your reality.

People like you give SN moms a bad name. Get over it already. You're not the only one and your situation is not the worst ever. [/quote]

The biggest challenge of SN kids are their parents?!?

Lady you are seriously diluded. Get a new job because you have no idea what the heck you are doing.[/quote][/quote]

Yes, for some of them YES. Not all.

I've met enough of the kind that think their kids can't do this, can't do that... And they're the worst kind. Always with their heads down - like OP's friend shutting other people off thinking their life is the worst of everything on Earth. This people become rude and bitter.

But fortunately there are those who can see the brighter side, the ones who see the cup half full and it's a delight to work with such parents. These are the ones who empower their children instead of handicapping them.

When I chose my profession I made a commitment to those children and I'm glad to say that I'm very happy doing my job and the kids from my first example are the ones that need me the most. I'm where I am today because of them![/quote]

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