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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She is just talking to you like she would to any friend.  It's hard to know what to say or not say to someone whose child has special needs when your child doesn't.[/quote]

THIS.  OP, I have one SN child and one NT child.  You need to grow a thicker skin.  You simply cannot expect people to walk on eggshells around you.  You and your child are not the center of everyone's universe.  I'm sorry to sound so harsh, but this other mother was just proud of her child, AND she is allowed to be.  Just as you are allowed to be proud of your child. Heck, I boast about both of my children.  You cannot go through life being jealous of other peoples children (NT or SN) children and their achievements.  It will make for a miserable life.[/quote]

I also agree, although I wouldn't even describe what she did as bragging - she was complaining about her busy weekends as a result of all the parties. I understand your feelings op, and I've been there, but what I came to realize is that if I remained that sensitive then people would eventually stop talking to me because they would have to walk on eggshells and censor their everyday conversation for things that might be misinterpreted by me. [/quote]

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