Archive for the ‘Autistic Child’ tag
The D Word
It's been a long time since I posted here. I now wish that I had resolved to do then what I have resolved to do now.
I think I'm absolutely insane given the number of chances I've given her and the times I've thought about doing this....or even started but then backed off. Somehow I couldn't just bring myself to it.
I hope this time I'll have the strength to carry through.
My AW and I have been married for 7 years. We have a 6 year old son with mild autism. When I met my wife, she had 7 years of sobriety and seemed very strong in her sobriety.... she could have alcohol in the house, be around people who were drinking... didn't phase her in the least.
That all changed 5 years ago when she started drinking. It's been a nightmare roller-coaster ride ever since then. My life savings are nearly exhausted..... my sanity is frayed and I won't even talk about my emotions.
Thank god my son has been spared alot of this.....as he doesn't fully understand whats going on with his mom... just that she acts crazy sometimes.
I tried putting her through rehab.... it failed miserably.
I tried Mediation with her..... it was a colossal waste.
I'm finally ready for divorce...I'm speaking to the lawyer on Thursday.
I'm scared as heck about the next few months of my life.....and about being a single parent of an autistic child.
I thought about staying....whether it would be easier to raise our son...even if she were still drinking..... but I know that's just a pipe-dream on my part. The simple fact of the matter is that the times she has been away (rehab, mental health evaluation).... life was MUCH easier in many ways....although it certainly was scary.
Some-one please tell me there is a light somewhere at the end of this tunnel!
I think I'm absolutely insane given the number of chances I've given her and the times I've thought about doing this....or even started but then backed off. Somehow I couldn't just bring myself to it.
I hope this time I'll have the strength to carry through.
My AW and I have been married for 7 years. We have a 6 year old son with mild autism. When I met my wife, she had 7 years of sobriety and seemed very strong in her sobriety.... she could have alcohol in the house, be around people who were drinking... didn't phase her in the least.
That all changed 5 years ago when she started drinking. It's been a nightmare roller-coaster ride ever since then. My life savings are nearly exhausted..... my sanity is frayed and I won't even talk about my emotions.
Thank god my son has been spared alot of this.....as he doesn't fully understand whats going on with his mom... just that she acts crazy sometimes.
I tried putting her through rehab.... it failed miserably.
I tried Mediation with her..... it was a colossal waste.
I'm finally ready for divorce...I'm speaking to the lawyer on Thursday.
I'm scared as heck about the next few months of my life.....and about being a single parent of an autistic child.
I thought about staying....whether it would be easier to raise our son...even if she were still drinking..... but I know that's just a pipe-dream on my part. The simple fact of the matter is that the times she has been away (rehab, mental health evaluation).... life was MUCH easier in many ways....although it certainly was scary.
Some-one please tell me there is a light somewhere at the end of this tunnel!
Joe The Plumber
Well, at least the average American is no longer being portrayed as a beer-guzzling Joe Six-Pack! For those of you still on the fence, why not just do a write-in vote for that plumber guy...his name was actually mentioned a whopping 26 times last night. Talk about 15 minutes of fame!
I read a lot of the blogs, including factcheck and news coverage. One of the readers' comments that really impressed me was the following:
I read a lot of the blogs, including factcheck and news coverage. One of the readers' comments that really impressed me was the following:
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Mc. Cain’s inability to see and face the facts in front of him is not simply an innocent senior moment. It is squarely and truly a continuation of what we have been through in the past 8 years. It is the result of a world vision and political understanding that this is a me against the world stance, no matter what lies are contrived to manipulate and distort reality. Examples? many. But the debate provided some gems of his truth-altering tactics: Confronted about Palin’s silence at rallies regarding demeaning epithets and incendiary words about Obama, McCain just said, I am proud of the people who attend our rallies. Dangerous dodge, the question was about Sarah Palin’s irresponsible propaganda using fear (terrorism) to stir the masses. Confronted about abortion, he disregarded completely the notion of the mother’s health and took us to a scenario praising the McCain’s for adopting. Confronted about the tax policy Obama wants to implement to protect small businesses, he smiled and looked astonished at the fact that HE didn’t understand what Obama was talking about, but pretended to tell us that what Obama meant by ZERO taxes for J. Plumber was a concept Mr. Obama didn’t understand. Confronted about special needs children, he started speaking about Palin’s autistic child. HELLO? Down Syndorme is not Autism, please somebody tell him. And… is it truly putting the country first when using the condition of a 6 month old baby to stamp an opponent and gain votes? Suspicious. I would really suggest some research on this topic and see for yourselves WHAT HE OFFERED SARAH PALIN as a Vice Presidential “package” if elected. And last but not least, just telling us that women identify with Palin… let me tell you something Senator McCain: I have been a teacher all my life, and have seen young students (especially women) advocate for a world view that would bring peace and understanding to this shattered world of ours, shaped to a large degree by the political tactics sponsored in this government with McCain’s vote in Congress… For smart women, Palin is certainly NOT an American role model of integrity and intelligence. And to be sure, such an inclusive and intelligent discourse IS NOT what Palin-McCain are promoting in their political rallies. |
My other Brother
Now that my younger brother has reported to jail my other brother is free to harass my mom.
I have listened to her cry so many times about his violence and his piggishness. I have suggested that she call the cops and she says she is afraid because of when they raided her house a few months back and handcuffed her and my sister as my sister's autistic child was getting off the school bus. This incident has really upset my mom. They took all her spices, powders, sugars and flours that she used for cooking all her medicinal herbs and other remedies. She is really upset about what went on because of my brother who is not in jail was doing stuff out of her house.
My brother is literally holding her hostage. I don't know what to do. It really gets on my last nerve. I have called the cops several times on him for this they always let him go. This is just absurd. I really can't stand it.
I have listened to her cry so many times about his violence and his piggishness. I have suggested that she call the cops and she says she is afraid because of when they raided her house a few months back and handcuffed her and my sister as my sister's autistic child was getting off the school bus. This incident has really upset my mom. They took all her spices, powders, sugars and flours that she used for cooking all her medicinal herbs and other remedies. She is really upset about what went on because of my brother who is not in jail was doing stuff out of her house.
My brother is literally holding her hostage. I don't know what to do. It really gets on my last nerve. I have called the cops several times on him for this they always let him go. This is just absurd. I really can't stand it.
