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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I feel for you, OP.  Dealing with a similar kid.  Escalations like this are rare but when they do happen they are scary and overwhelming.

The best strategy is for me to stay as calm as possible and suppress my own rage and heartbreak at the situation but a big part of me panics about the damage being done to the house and the futility of trying to "have nice things."

It feels there is no gratitude or acknowledgement for the 6,439 things I do in a day for this child, no reciprocity, no awareness of the impact on me and the family.  In calm, regulated moments there are thank yous but the demands never cease.  [/quote]

+1 OP, our kid is younger but we had a very rough night last night with escalations and aggression in response to a very simple ask. My DH was crying and said he feels like our child is totally lost to him, which breaks my heart. There's a glimmer of hope that it will get better as with age and maturity there's some reflection and remorse after it's over, but in the moment it is almost impossible to handle. Just know you're not alone.[/quote]

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