[mama2-8]

We attended our second support group tonight for families of special needs children. It is amazing to listen to other stories, and share in a commen bond. We are the only ones who really understand for we have walked in each others shoes. I met a lady who had her two year old son, she was so fighting the facts that he is autistic. Very sad to see, she was trying to avoid the reality. I wish that the world could see the love my son has, sometimes he's labled, sometimes he's only seen as this bad kids who has no control over himself. They don't get to see what we see, we see his love, we see his heart. It's a shame that so many people are scared to adopt children who have special needs. It just breaks my heart. Do any of you attend a support group? I have found that it is theraputic to go, it helps me not feel alone and isolated.

The Journey

[missw005]

I used to when I lived in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis area) - our town is so small that there isn't one up here, which I really, really miss. That group was a godsend at the time, as I was fostering (and hoping to adopt) and there were some wonderful, experienced sp. needs parents in there who helped me with some of my foster kids' behaviors.
I really miss going!
In our small town, I run our unofficial area adoption support group, but for the most part we just get together a couple times of year to eat, bs, and watch the kids play. In fact, we have a party at our house next Sunday!!!
But I get what you're saying, it's so nice to have other folks who understand what you're going through and who don't think you're a complete loon.
Luckily, I have these forums, or I'd certainly be committed to the Loony Bin I'm the head of most of the time.

Sandy

[momraine]

This is my support group, I too live in a town to small to have one, there are a few other adoptive parents, but they have shown no interest in getting together.

[ajjhmf]

Same here. THIS is my support group. My kiddos needs took up so much of my time, I didn't have time to actually attend a support group in person. Plus there was the whole idea of finding a sitter...ay yi yi!

[aspenhall]

Me too, THIS is my support, therapy etc...

Good news is, Mr. L (A's "coach") the therapist at A's school is starting a Love and Logic Parenting class starting next friday...for the next 5-6 weeks.

I also found out that the teachers/admin at her school were L and L TRAINED and certified last year....so they're TOTALLY on the same page as me!!!!! I was expecting quite a fight after hearing all your stories on here.