If I Could Write a Book...

Marissa · 08-27-2007, 02:51 PM

Well, it's been a long 14 months (guess a step in the right direction is that I had to look at the calendar to figure out how long it's been), but I digress, I'm doing well, adjusting to single-parenting but still not all into it. I admire those ladies like Belinda, that have always done it alone...whew! It takes a lot out of you.

I am not working yet, hence the restarting of my business, I must get money coming in.

David is doing ok, he heads to 4th grade next week, but we're not sure what his school day will look like. I'm having him evaluated for an outpatient program tomorrow that has the potential to be a solution to his ADHD and the Anxiety disorder that he developed when Mark died. The Anxiety disorder is a major twist in life, and when coupled with the ADHD, it brings out many BiPolar and Schizophrenic tendencies in him, along with some very unusual "ritualistic" behaviors that he subconsciously does to self-calm. These behaviors, while effective for him, are distracting in the classroom and the teachers do their best to continue class around him. IF he is a fit for the program, it means a 30 min drive each way for 3 hours a day/5 days a week in addition to his classroom work...which he may be doing at school or home, we're not sure yet.

You can probably imagine how crazy it is around here...we have mostly good days, but when they get bad, they are bad. I am fortunate to have great support and people that will take David at the drop of a hat when I need a break.

Personally~ i'm bored of being at home all the time. We've had a busy summer, but not having much interaction with people over the past year is driving me batsy! I am hopeful that once David is stabilized, I will be able to return to a leading a normal life. I want him to get back to being ok with Mom leaving daily and going to a job and soon! I want to be able to get back to volunteering in the school and not having him want me attached to him the entire time. I am hopeful that he will sleep at night during school so that I can be awake during the day and be effective as a single parent. I am hopeful that I will have my house clean and organized one of these days (ok...well maybe that's a stretch :::heeheehee::: )

I've been dating a wonderful guy, he's 37... 6'4" (for those that don't know me in person, I'm 5' 5"!) Tons of fun and we just click well. NO plans for the future, we enjoy each other when we can get time together and if we can get out alone once or twice a month, we do.

So there ya go... did I miss anything? More you want to know?? Just ask.

Marissa · 08-27-2007, 02:51 PM

Well, it's been a long 14 months (guess a step in the right direction is that I had to look at the calendar to figure out how long it's been), but I digress, I'm doing well, adjusting to single-parenting but still not all into it. I admire those ladies like Belinda, that have always done it alone...whew! It takes a lot out of you.

I am not working yet, hence the restarting of my business, I must get money coming in.

David is doing ok, he heads to 4th grade next week, but we're not sure what his school day will look like. I'm having him evaluated for an outpatient program tomorrow that has the potential to be a solution to his ADHD and the Anxiety disorder that he developed when Mark died. The Anxiety disorder is a major twist in life, and when coupled with the ADHD, it brings out many BiPolar and Schizophrenic tendencies in him, along with some very unusual "ritualistic" behaviors that he subconsciously does to self-calm. These behaviors, while effective for him, are distracting in the classroom and the teachers do their best to continue class around him. IF he is a fit for the program, it means a 30 min drive each way for 3 hours a day/5 days a week in addition to his classroom work...which he may be doing at school or home, we're not sure yet.

You can probably imagine how crazy it is around here...we have mostly good days, but when they get bad, they are bad. I am fortunate to have great support and people that will take David at the drop of a hat when I need a break.

Personally~ i'm bored of being at home all the time. We've had a busy summer, but not having much interaction with people over the past year is driving me batsy! I am hopeful that once David is stabilized, I will be able to return to a leading a normal life. I want him to get back to being ok with Mom leaving daily and going to a job and soon! I want to be able to get back to volunteering in the school and not having him want me attached to him the entire time. I am hopeful that he will sleep at night during school so that I can be awake during the day and be effective as a single parent. I am hopeful that I will have my house clean and organized one of these days (ok...well maybe that's a stretch :::heeheehee::: )

I've been dating a wonderful guy, he's 37... 6'4" (for those that don't know me in person, I'm 5' 5"!) Tons of fun and we just click well. NO plans for the future, we enjoy each other when we can get time together and if we can get out alone once or twice a month, we do.

So there ya go... did I miss anything? More you want to know?? Just ask.

If I Could Write a Book...

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