Oct 05 2012

Gavin is leaving for the night

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Gavin, Parenting, Reactive Attachment Disorder

by Lost and Tired

October 5, 2012

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Lizze’s parents are taking Gavin for the night. I know how this sounds to those unfamiliar with RAD, but I can’t wait.

There is so much stress in the house while he’s home.

It’s not like it’s stress free when he’s gone but it’s just different. I don’t know how else to explain it. We all need a break, especially Lizze.

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Tags: aspergers, Autism, parenting advice, reactive attachment disorder, respite, special needs parenting

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Jenn50

I totally get it. My daughter doesn't have RAD, but she gets into everything constantly, trashes the place, and can defeat any child-proofing I've ever seen. When she's home, there is seldom a moment when I'm not physically chasing her, trying to keep her and the house safe. It's not so bad, now that she's in school full time, as I get nice long breaks to repair the carnage and restore my sanity, but I used to cry at the thought of her coming home from respite. That broke my heart, as I truly love her as much as anyone has ever loved a child, and it felt SO wrong to be sick at the thought of my daughter coming home.

lostandtired

@Jenn50 hey, at least we aren't alone. :-)

DLaubacher

Enjoy your evening!

lostandtired

@DLaubacher thank you

Mary Franzen Costell

Enjoy,

lostandtired

@Mary Franzen Costello thank you :-)

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Rob Gorski is a husband and father of 3 boys on the Autism Spectrum. Gorski began his writing career in June of 2010 with his multiple award winning blog Lost and Tired: Confessions of an Autism Dad. Recently cited as the 3rd most influential Autism Blogger on the internet by Dr. Oz's Sharecare website, where he is an expert on Autism.

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