Post by Admin on Aug 25, 2014 0:31:52 GMT
My mother reminds me not to be too hard on myself. Now that my daughter is grown and her TS and comorbids have subsided considerably (and I no longer have to reserve 98% of my energy for her), I often feel pangs of guilt for the neglect that my older son experienced. I call him my "Anchor" because his personality and obedience is always so steady--and I rely on it. He has helped me many times, and even protected me a time or two during some unfortunate raging in the past. I was so grateful for his quiet and easy personality. He remains mature, and because he endured a mild case of TS, he understands to a point of what his sister had to deal with. Still waters run deep, and although he didn't complain, I know he would have loved to have had more of my time and attention when younger.
I feel this board is tremendously important to remind parents to put aside some very special time with your other children. Take the time to thank them for their patience and understanding in being a good child, and a good brother or sister. I would love to hear your experiences here. Please share your voice.
I feel this board is tremendously important to remind parents to put aside some very special time with your other children. Take the time to thank them for their patience and understanding in being a good child, and a good brother or sister. I would love to hear your experiences here. Please share your voice.