I can't say that I've become jaded. To me, jaded has a negative feeling. When difficult child's behavior began to get out of control, I was stressed and nervous all the time. I jumped when the phone rang, didn't sleep well, and ate all the time.
As we began to work with him through therapy and medications, I began to educate myself, the school stepped in to help, I found this board, and I saw difficult child a little more clearly.
I feel stronger as a mother. I don't have a partner to joke with about issues but I have plenty of humor in life.
I haven't had really negative experiences with tdocs, psychiatrists, or the school.
My difficult child is still fairly young so perhaps the tough part is yet to come.
But in many ways, I become less uptight, more understanding, and a better mom and person for having this struggle.
Sharon
