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Feeling so low

Oatcakes

Had to listen to one of those 'your imagining there's a problem where theres not' conversations from my father today..I am ashamed to say it made me doubt what I was trying to achieve with DS, make me feel a bad parent and completely demoralised.

It's pathetic someone can make you feel this way when you know deep down you are trying your very best. After listening to how DS 'was always fine with' his Grandfather (who actually only sees DS about once per month for a couple of hours max), my parents left and my DS had a meltdown because he was so exhausted from the excitement, trip to the park, picnic etc etc...but he's fine, apparently..it's just me..

I know this isn't true as there are school issues too but since I am seeing DS's teacher on Friday I could have done with a bit of moral support from the family ..sigh.. they don't mean to be cruel but I feel flat tonight.

Ending on a plus note I got 2 books on ASD today and there were lots of helpful things in there and me and my partner were having plenty of 'lightbulb moments' reading it.

My partner particularly found the section about 'why speaking your mind when you are at a social gathering can be problematic for your NT partner' highly though provoking and amusing..which was nice to see him so relaxed about his differences..he feels it's fitting together the pieces more now..he even told his boss today.

I am so proud of sons and partner...he bought me a bunch of flowers yesterday..I nearly fainted.

J

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  • God that made me laugh! Thanks WB. I really have a very enduring mental image of you waving your bits at the ceiling.

    The work sounds interesting and I think the ladies will be very interested in your life and perspective. I tell you what you don't half give me value for money!

    You really cheered me up thanks.

    Just to let you know CAMHS came yesterday and are arranging an initial assessment for O. If ASD is suspected after that he will be referred to the ASD team. If it is thought to be a separation anxiety problem alone then they will help us help him cope with his stressies.

    We are apprehensive but relieved. O spends a lot of time in hospital due to his other health issues so we have always held back, worried he could become over 'medicalised' but I was reassured after yesterdays meeting. They did actually say that they didn't think we were doing anything wrong with our parenting approach..I can't tell you what a relief it was to hear that.

    Oatie

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  • God that made me laugh! Thanks WB. I really have a very enduring mental image of you waving your bits at the ceiling.

    The work sounds interesting and I think the ladies will be very interested in your life and perspective. I tell you what you don't half give me value for money!

    You really cheered me up thanks.

    Just to let you know CAMHS came yesterday and are arranging an initial assessment for O. If ASD is suspected after that he will be referred to the ASD team. If it is thought to be a separation anxiety problem alone then they will help us help him cope with his stressies.

    We are apprehensive but relieved. O spends a lot of time in hospital due to his other health issues so we have always held back, worried he could become over 'medicalised' but I was reassured after yesterdays meeting. They did actually say that they didn't think we were doing anything wrong with our parenting approach..I can't tell you what a relief it was to hear that.

    Oatie

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