Today I was allowed to fetch Son#1 from the clinic to bring him home so that he could pack a few of his things up, and take them back there … When I arrived and asked what time I should return him, thinking that we perhaps had 30 minutes at the most, the sweet nurse [...]
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An eventful night it’s been! I had to take Son#1 back to the clinic just now … I’ve been on the phone to his dad to update him on the story and get his input on how to handle things. Luckily Son#2 was fast asleep during all of this and was spared the drama. The [...]
I just got back from visiting Son#1 at the clinic and he ain’t doing well today … He doesn’t want to be there He feels like he’s getting nothing out of it He says it’s a waste of time He’s so sick of being asked: “how are you?” He can’t connect with the Terrible Tag [...]
Today is probably gonna be another tough one … This afternoon sees me going to another Family Counseling session at the clinic with Son#1 and the Terrible Tag Team. This time however, there’s a new variable in the equation … the X! I’m trying not to stress about it but OMG, I’m nervous as all [...]
“Stucture” is the term given by the clinic to the outline of things that the kids are and aren’t allowed to do over the weekends while the counselors take a break. This applies to all the kids at the clinic, regardless of whether or not they are allowed to go home for the weekend. They [...]
Hmmm … I’m off to the clinic later this afternoon for a “Family Therapy” session. I’m NOT looking forward to it in the least. Those counselors are n-a-s-t-y!! Let me tell you, these guys mean *business*. There’s no screwing around with them. I watched helplessly last week as they had Son#1 in their sights, relentlessly [...]
Two precious hours