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When wallowing in depression seems normal....
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<blockquote data-quote="Irene_J" data-source="post: 26049" data-attributes="member: 181"><p>I agree with Esther--this is a wonderful thread. I used to tell my therapist that if my difficult child was okay, then I was okay. During some of the darkest times, I used to think that I did not want to "make it" if my difficult child did not. What defeatist thinking.</p><p></p><p>I think my difficult child's improvement contributed to my divorce. My ex-husband (not difficult child's biodad) could see the cloud lifting with difficult child's improvement, high school graduation and community college enrollment. I wanted to shorten my commute by moving, become a member of Philadelphia museum, and become a Big Sister when my difficult child graduated. He tried to put his foot down and make demands, but he slipped and slid right on out the door--permanently!</p><p></p><p>Although my difficult child's mouth is still a problem sometimes, I am grateful for each day. I'm not quite ready to date (and I never want to marry again) but my daughter and I share tender moments, talk about her future (she wants to be a teacher) and daydreams about her perfect wedding (whenever it comes). </p><p></p><p>difficult children can make us forget that life is a gift to be enjoyed. Sometimes we have to reach for joy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Irene_J, post: 26049, member: 181"] I agree with Esther--this is a wonderful thread. I used to tell my therapist that if my difficult child was okay, then I was okay. During some of the darkest times, I used to think that I did not want to "make it" if my difficult child did not. What defeatist thinking. I think my difficult child's improvement contributed to my divorce. My ex-husband (not difficult child's biodad) could see the cloud lifting with difficult child's improvement, high school graduation and community college enrollment. I wanted to shorten my commute by moving, become a member of Philadelphia museum, and become a Big Sister when my difficult child graduated. He tried to put his foot down and make demands, but he slipped and slid right on out the door--permanently! Although my difficult child's mouth is still a problem sometimes, I am grateful for each day. I'm not quite ready to date (and I never want to marry again) but my daughter and I share tender moments, talk about her future (she wants to be a teacher) and daydreams about her perfect wedding (whenever it comes). difficult children can make us forget that life is a gift to be enjoyed. Sometimes we have to reach for joy. [/QUOTE]
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