emotionally abused

[Ksec329]

I just wanna vent because let’s face it you have good days and bad and good months and bad especially with our kiddos that have their emotional challenges. My son is 8 years old and ADHD and has ODD behaviors. Some days both me and my husband just feel emotionally abused by his behavior and trust me we have him on medication and therapy for him and I do the ‘late night research’ but some days just hit you hard. Today was it for my husband and it’s just so sad and hard to hear two people you love just be so done with each other. It definitely not something I imagine when I envisioned my family growing up. I’m not asking for advice just wanted to write my thoughts out. Please no harsh criticism as I’m already emotionally drained and don’t need knocked down anymore. This is more for me that anybody else. Hang in there those who can relate it’s just one of those bad days.

[Ladookay]

I am sorry you are going through this, believe me I have had those days too with mine. Lots of hugs,and you are doing an amazing job. These ups and downs are a tough part of the process with these kiddos we love sooo much. Hang in, it will get better

[curlymom2]

Vent away. We all need it sometimes. I'm so sorry to hear about your rough night and day(s). It's tough with these kiddos, especially when what we envisioned is not the reality we are facing. There is grief in that experience. There is sadness in seeing people you love not getting along and helplessly watching it happen in front of you. My heart goes out to you. Don't give up. You're a good parent going through some tough times.

Also, I know you said no advice, but I just want to share a couple resource that have been helping me deal with my own son's big behaviors: Dr. Becky's Good Inside app and social media pages. She specializes in deeply feeling kids. The app also has a really good AI function where you can ask it real time questions and it gives pretty good responses on how to address the situation. If you're a reader, the books "Beyond Behaviors" and "Brain-Body Parenting" by Mona Delahooke can also be great resources. I hope this helps. Sending you a big hug

[InTheFire]

I am so sorry you're going through this. I just wanted to send you a little verbal hug from another mom who's hanging on by a thread. Take care and hang in there...

[adoptivemom]

(((hugs))) we recently had a similar day and I am well acquainted with that feeling. You are not alone. I appreciate not being alone in this journey and knowing that it's ok to vent and share our feelings in a safe place. No one in my real life understands. It's such an emotionally draining role. Hang in there!! And give yourself and your husband grace to work through the feelings. It's not fair after all we give to these to be treated so poorly. I so get this.