tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157104600842146194.post1248555957624880920..comments2023-10-05T06:06:53.964-07:00Comments on Can I get a do-over?: My cape is tornMKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10727141028059665117noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157104600842146194.post-77934800986812043392010-04-22T22:56:14.775-07:002010-04-22T22:56:14.775-07:00Rainyinga@aol.com in case you dont have it!;)Rainyinga@aol.com in case you dont have it!;)Rainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157104600842146194.post-77025370470726562372010-04-22T22:55:10.261-07:002010-04-22T22:55:10.261-07:00Gosh I dont know what to say. I check in every so ...Gosh I dont know what to say. I check in every so often but wasnt ready for this announcement..<br />All I can think of is how I wish I could give you a big long all encompassing hug.I cannot begin to comprehend the emotions that you all mustve gone through.Just want you to know I support you from afar with all my heart.I know it wasnt a decision you made lightly but now thats its been made I can say Im so relieved for you . for him. I raised a RAD foster child (way before my own kids) and to watch her now as a grown woman with her own kids its like nothing has changed. ON one hand she is the same- pulling away, ready to step over my dead body if need be, but then functioning so <br />"normal" She actually seems happy although its a word I would define much differently from most people. She IS happy as much she can be & her life is good. I wish this for your son as well. Please keep in touch here or privately. I'm here to talk or listen or laugh or cry. Watching your journey has been heartwrenching but you are doing the right thing. Maybe this will be a new step in getting him healed. Good to see you too Jim!Rainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157104600842146194.post-74787026252679567352010-04-22T06:53:46.301-07:002010-04-22T06:53:46.301-07:00I so admire how well you express yourself about th...I so admire how well you express yourself about this; both to illustrate your own family situation and to let others learn and benefit from it. We are so often taught that success in a family requires everyone to be together. But sometimes being apart makes for a stronger family and a stronger future for some family members.<br /><br />This family is also struggling with what's the best thing going forward for our older. While the wonderful alternative school has seemed to be a blessing, social issues remain a thorn that could jeopardize even that. So other situations similar to what you've chosen for DS2 (and he's also apparently chosen) are still on the table here.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12378433541968197867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157104600842146194.post-9085972495313313012010-04-20T17:21:55.508-07:002010-04-20T17:21:55.508-07:00In hind sight, I wish we had considered this alter...In hind sight, I wish we had considered this alternative. Last weekend our DS1 and DS2 (both RAD who are now adults out on their own) came home to watch their little sister get ready for the prom. DS1 told his brother, "Mom sure is nicer now that we don't live with her." Seems like you're doing the best thing for all of you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08396301851351021291noreply@blogger.com