I am not sure how I am suppose to feel. I saw the new therapist today. Just an intake. Just a clinical review of what I am concerned about. Ladybug wasn't even there. Just my take on things.
At first she listened without real concern. For about 5 minutes. This was just an overwhelmed single mom. I actually really liked her. Down to earth. Straight forward. Smart. I was honest. And open. I tried to just report facts. No opinions.
She wants Ladybug to see a psychiatrist. Actually referred me to one. She knows she is diagnosed with a Sensory Processing Disorder. She sees that in what I told her. And she knows the OT who diagnosed her so she trusts the diagnosis. She is also concerned about a possible sleep disorder. And her anger. And the aggression. Possible ADHD. Possible attachment issues. She wants me to pursue an IEP. Be open to medications. She wants to get some relief for Ladybug because she obviously must feel terrible if this is how she is acting.
So how exactly am I suppose to feel? Am I suppose to be happy? Happy that someone believed me? Happy that I am not crazy? Happy that maybe there is hope for a change? Am I suppose to be sad? Sad that I might be right? Sad because she may have a long road ahead of her? Sad that she is not a normal happy go lucky kid?
Mean Mama
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Neither happy or sad. Just know that you are trying hard to make your daughter a happier, healthier child...and that is what a mother does! You aren't ignoring her behaviors, you aren't hiding it, you aren't demonizing her, you aren't giving up on her. You are trying every day to heal your child! Now you'll have extra help with how to do that! Hugs sista!
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hillarious! (and oh so frustrating-- a whole new hurdle I'd never thought of) :)
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