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After going back & forth & back & forth, a new outlook has made us decide that we are not disrupting at this time. I don't know if that will make some of you upset because apparently some feel that I am not doing anything positive for this child. As the case worker recently told us, even if this doesn't turn into "forever," we are helping this child. He has never been in a functional & loving two parent home before & at the very least we are laying the groundwork for him to believe & trust in that. Yes, I did ask for advice. Honestly, looking back on how I was feeling when I originally posted, I think I just wanted to hear, its okay & normal to feel the way you are feeling (feeling overwhelmed...missing my old life, etc. etc). Once I heard that, I felt SOO much better & have a much more positive outlook on things. A lot of wonderful people actually PM'ed me with support because they were afraid of the responses they might get if they posted in the forum. That, to me, is just sad. People shouldn't be "afraid" to post on here because for fear of nasty/judgmental comments from members. I have decided to post on the special needs/attachment board because it seems that there is less judgement because they have a better understanding of what our family is going through. Thanks again to all the people who helped!
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