A successful trip

[Guest guest]

Thought I would post another success with Roy. We went to Cal. to see another

son grad. The last trip there 2 years ago, roy had several anxiety meltdowns

over every transition, esp. when traveling round. Went to Seattle last summer

and he did well, just the two of us.

This time, some dif. in airport and frustrations around wanting to spend time

with bro. Otherwise, he had minimal OCD rituals and anxiety. He has a dry sense

of humor and at one point when I asked if he wanted to get out to see something,

he said no because he would have to do all his rituals again. This is good for

him b/c he was not upset about it, just matter of fact. He even spent the night

in a dorm by himself for a night and rode public transp. with his bro, with many

transfers ( and dirty seats to sit on.)stayed in a hostel for the week, talked

to people, slept in the bed. Went down to beach and just sat and watched the

waves. Even read a book.

He said he is ready to travel again and wants to look at colleges. So, anyway, I

never thought we would be here, when he was struggling so much 2 years ago.

Prob. some struggles again later, knowing our family, but enjoying the time now.