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Any advice on how not to become bitter over why my poor DS has to have "issues"? jesus, I did everything right, I just feel like it's not fair for him to go through this.
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04.24.08, 02:58 PM [ Flag ]
- i'm not a mom of an SN child but i often wonder how moms get past that feeling, if it ever goes away, etc. I wihs I had the right words to comfort you.
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  04.24.08, 02:59 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- It's so hard to see them struggle.
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  - that's it. I HATE that my child has to struggle with things that are supposed to come naturally to a child.
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    04.24.08, 03:02 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- ittta-when my 2nd dc was diagnosed w/SID ( and i know #3 has it too, although he hasn't been diagnosed) i cried about unfair it was; as time has passed i'm able to see all the great things about dc, and focus on the positive; just let yourself grieve, a then move on
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  04.24.08, 02:59 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - The truth is, this isn't a new thing...I'm just still unable to get past the "unfair" aspect of it. Though I realize things could be worse, I'm still bitter when I see all the typical kids at the playground.
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    04.24.08, 03:03 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Remember that his life is his life - it's not that something was taken away from him; he is simply different. All kids have to struggle with *something* - his difficulties are just more apparent. No one will get a free ride.
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  04.24.08, 03:43 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- I'm not a big believer in consoling yourself through comparisons with those who are worse off, but if all else fails...
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  04.24.08, 04:22 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- You know, my DD is 5.5yo and we've been aware of issues since she was 4 mos. I am like you and still feel anger and misplaced resentment. Haven't figured it out yet myself. Just know that you're not the only one. I feel fortunate that I have here to vent and others can be so supportive. Hang in there!
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Any advice on how not to become bitter over why my poor DS has to have "issues"? jesus, I did everything right, I just feel like it's not fair for him to go through this.

i'm not a mom of an SN child but i often wonder how moms get past that feeling, if it ever goes away, etc. I wihs I had the right words to comfort you.

It's so hard to see them struggle.

that's it. I HATE that my child has to struggle with things that are supposed to come naturally to a child.

ittta-when my 2nd dc was diagnosed w/SID ( and i know #3 has it too, although he hasn't been diagnosed) i cried about unfair it was; as time has passed i'm able to see all the great things about dc, and focus on the positive; just let yourself grieve, a then move on

The truth is, this isn't a new thing...I'm just still unable to get past the "unfair" aspect of it. Though I realize things could be worse, I'm still bitter when I see all the typical kids at the playground.

Remember that his life is his life - it's not that something was taken away from him; he is simply different. All kids have to struggle with *something* - his difficulties are just more apparent. No one will get a free ride.

I'm not a big believer in consoling yourself through comparisons with those who are worse off, but if all else fails...

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Remember that his life is his life - it's not that something was taken away from him; he is simply different. All kids have to struggle with something - his difficulties are just more apparent. No one will get a free ride.