Sometimes nothing we do seems to work. Sometimes we try so hard and end up with the same outcome. It can be so frustrating when you give it your all, but you don't see any changes. Case in point... my oldest has been struggling with social issues. I've taken him to counselling, we've done exercises, we've worked with teachers and school staff, yet we still get the same outcome. I'm coming to the realization that it might be time for medication to step in. You see, his teacher and now his counselor are concerned he may have ADHD. They think once medication is onboard his issues will start to decrease and he will have a better experience in life. This poor child has been dealt a tough life so far. He has been exposed to a bad marriage where his dad belittled his mother, witnessed and has been the recipient of verbal abuse from that same man and also struggles with alienation from friends because of his severe food allergy. It's no wonder he doesn't stay calm, or gets angry and lashes out when he's upset. Because he has seen it. First hand.
My hope for him is that once we speak to the doctor, and he starts a medication program, he will feel more at peace.
It's hard being a parent. You want the best for your children, but always worry you're not doing it right, or that somehow, you're screwing them up.
Fingers crossed everything will work out in the end!
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