Guest guest Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Hi all, I am new to your group - and I am glad I found you! I have a beautiful 9 year old daughter who is highly gifted, highly perfectionistic and has OCD. I also have a 5 year old son with autism. I had to stop taking my daughter to church after her First Communion last year. We are Catholic, and when the children are preparing to receive Communion that try " practice hosts " . Well, my daughter practically threw up on the altar. This blew up into a big issue - with her teacher telling the nun and telling my daughter that she HAD to take the host or she would not be making her First Communion, blah blah blah. I think that initially her reaction was a sensory one, as she does have sensory issues. Then it turned into an OCD thing. The last time I took her to church she sat in the pew crying with me holding her and trying to console her. Needless to say, we just don't even try anymore. I am a person who has no problem explaining my thoughts and feelings about my children, religion, or any other topic, and I refuse to be made to feel ashamed by some " less enlightened " individuals! Our kids are wonderful - they don't need to go to church to be good people, they are perfect as they were created. Joan in Chicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.