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This blogging is all new to me. I'm hoping other "special needs" parents might find comfort in knowing they are not alone. Also, I think it is important for me to document my son's accomplishments, struggles, not to mention mine as well.

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Any and All Advice Appreciated

     Tonight at bedtime, Colin had a meltdown. At first it started off like it usually does with him lashing out at me. "I hate you. You are the worst parent ever." yadda, yadda, yadda.  Nothing new. Something did happen that has never happened before, it turned, very quickly,  but this time, in a different direction. Most of the time he would probably start hitting me or something. This time, he stopped and just started sobbing.  So, I let him. Sob. Uncontrollably.
     Many times it is hard for Colin to articulate his feelings. Many times it is hard for me to figure out what he is trying to say. He doesn't always make sense. Tonight it was very clear. He hates being in special ed. He. HATES. it.
     I don't know what to do. I don't know what to say. My heart breaks for him right now because I know he doesn't feel good about himself. As a mother, I just want my kids to be happy. That's it. I just want them to be happy. What can I do as a parent to ensure that happens? What can I do as a parent of a special needs child to make sure that happens? I don't know.
     Any and all advice appreciated!

Oh and as if this night's episode didn't pull on my heartstrings. He said, "I just want to be just like Blake "(his older brother for those who don't know) .

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