Sometimes being the mom to a mentally ill child feels like I've been clotheslined. Y'all. I'm knocked down.
It's been a rough few weeks.We had FINS (family in need of services) court yesterday and the judge ordered D into a long-term mental facility. By long-term they mean 4 months. Because you know, in 4 months they'll "fix" him and he'll be safe to be in our home again. I'm viewing this as buying time to research out of state facilities. We've exhausted every resource Arkansas has to offer.
On Friday I'll be driving several hours away to dump off my child with complete strangers. The drive home is going to be fantastic. I'm sure I won't worry or cry or doubt myself as a mother at all. I'm sure D won't feel lonely or abandoned or angry. I'm sure it will be awesome. Or something.
If you're the praying kind, any and all prayers are welcome. My momma heart is broken for my munchkin right now.
Hi Lona,
ReplyDeleteNot sure where to start here, other than we have a like situation, albeit it has been much diffused over the last three years. Over that time frame we stripped away most of the medication, (not recommending anything, just communicating) except for sleep aid at night and somehow the situation has come around.
We are working on launching a site this fall AspergersKid.com
Eric, Thanks for sharing. I've often wondered about the meds and have asked several times if we can detox. The Drs always advise against. I'm going to demand it upon admission on Friday. I look forward to your site.
DeleteLona you are in my heart and in my prayers. I admire you so much. You have grit. I look forward to officially giving you a real hug. Love to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteJonathan, Thank you for your kind words. This is something we've struggled with for 13 years. If I didn't know I had supportive friends like you, I would still be sheltering our "secret" and not moving forward. Thank you!
DeleteOh sweet friend, my heart hurts for you and the family. I know this is so terribly hard for you, for D, for everyone, but I hope that these next 4 months will be a step towards uncovering the answers you've been searching for. Praying for you. Always here if you need to talk/cry/scream/whatever. <3
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