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[Guest guest]

Dianna,

A few months ago we all had a discussion about how our families have/have

not been supportive of our children's dz. I certainly can empathize with

what you wrote about your family not understanding the dual dz. When we

recently had our other child, age 17, evaluated and found out that he was

ADD, my mother was not only unconvinced but somewhat angry. Her perception

of BOTH kids are that they are lazy and spoiled.

I have decided NOT to let family reactions deter me from being the best

parent I can be to my children. I simply turn to other support systems,

especially this group, when I have OCD concerns.

Gail in N'Awlins

[Guest guest]

Hi Gail--it took me a while, but I learned that too! I learned to steel

myself against the looks and criticisms of those, including family, who just

" don't get it " . Like many here, I have plenty of horror stories, thanks to my

wonderfully dysfunction and in-denial family...but I also have a great

support network of real " family " who do get it--mostly because they are

either super understanding or have a special challenge in their family too. I

consider them, and all of you, a great blessing.

Together, we are never alone!

Take good care,

<< Dianna,

A few months ago we all had a discussion about how our families

have/have

not been supportive of our children's dz. I certainly can empathize with

what you wrote about your family not understanding the dual dz. When we

recently had our other child, age 17, evaluated and found out that he was

ADD, my mother was not only unconvinced but somewhat angry. Her perception

of BOTH kids are that they are lazy and spoiled.

I have decided NOT to let family reactions deter me from being the best

parent I can be to my children. I simply turn to other support systems,

especially this group, when I have OCD concerns.

Gail in N'Awlins

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