My post titled, "Eggshells,Demons, and Fire" had the most hits of anything I have posted so far. It's the catchy title, I just know it.
A shout out to everyone that sent me postive vibes, positive thoughts, and prayers. A few more people came out of the woodwork with private messages to me about their struggles. It made me realize, I am not alone in this journey with a child who does not fit the "norm".
I think there is a certain amount of embarrassment that comes when your child doesn't fit the mold. People talk about their kids when they do good things, not when they do bad things. There is a certain stigma that comes if your child is not perfect. So, most don't talk about it. I think by admitting this, you admit that you are not the perfect parent. With that, comes guilt. I hope that what I'm doing is going to change that. Hopefully, this blog is helpful to those whose child is imperfect.
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Jen, love your posts! If anybody pretends their kids are perfect (special needs or no) they are LIARS!! Nobody is perfect (well aside from you and I) and we all have our moments with our children that make us wonder if we are doing this whole parenting thing right. There isn't a manual and we love them and want to protect them, but we all also want to run away screaming some days... hugs to you. I think you are am amazing wife, mother, teacher... all that jazz. You got this!
ReplyDeleteMy kids (mostly the 10 year old) is a raging a$$hole most of the time so don't feel like you are alone, Jenny! HUGS
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