<BR>my pity party will be over soon<P>I don't mean I will do anything stupid, <P>[This message has been edited by sing (edited April 23, 2001).]<p>[This message has been edited by sing (edited April 23, 2001).]

sing, I do not have much advice, as I have not dealt with this type of situation, but just wanted you to know that you are loved and cared for on this forum. Stay strong, and keep us posted---we care and want to help in any way possible!!

Well, my dear <B>sing</B>,<P>Guess what? I DO have some insight!<P>Guess what my son did once, not so long ago? Well, it happened about 2 yrs. ago, actually. How times flies.<P>He threatened to take his dad's guns (thanks David for buying ALL THOSE GUNS I HATE) and kill his class. Yep, don't do this at home, folks. Why he did it? Mental anguish from his disability: he was being made fun of, hit, kicked, blah, blah, blah...and I say it that way because although it matters VERY MUCH that my child was hurting, NOTHING IS A GOOD REASON TO THREATEN PEOPLE LIKE THIS.<P>So, the police were called -- therapy was already in place because of his special needs -- and he was not arrested because of several reasons (which I won't list) but here's what happened that I will share: <P>He's on a kind of schooling where the teacher comes to the house. He doesn't go to school. They don't want him there. <P>Kids. They pull at your heart, tug at your spirit, and rip it out sometimes... you want to help, you want to teach them, you want them to take responsibility for their actions... but sometimes you just want to hold them in your lap (no matter how old they are) and hold them.<P>I understand.<P>My ex-H... well, that's a story. I never want him to die, although I wouldn't have minded him getting a dreaded disease and having his yoo-hoo fall off. <P>Sing, you are NOT ALONE, dearheart.<P>Hugs!!<P>------------------<BR>~Sheryl<BR>(a bit worse for the wear, but hanging in there)<P><B>Life <I>is</I> difficult</B>.<BR><I>The Road Less Traveled</I><BR>~M. Scott Peck<p>[This message has been edited by new_beginning (edited April 23, 2001).]

NB & hurtinginli,<P>thanks for caring & the kind words, it is nice to know there is someone or someones out there in the middle of the night who care.<P>

Sing,<P>Now you have me very worried! I saw your post only after it was edited. E-mail me if you have time. I'll be praying for you!!!!!

I never even noticed it was edited...<P>Sing, what's happening...<P>Good job on bringing it back up Exhausted!!!!

Sing, I missed your post before you edited it. I hope that you and your family are doing ok. You are strong, Sing. I'll be praying for strength for your family and your son especially.<P>cleo

Dear Sing,<P>I missed your post before you edited it. Please e-mail if you want and let's talk. I can provide my phone # or I can call you if you would like. Don't look at the clock call anytime. <P>Please Sing, we are in this together and will be there for each other. That is what the folks here do best. <P>Your extended friends and family @ MB,<P>L.

thanks guys<P>things with son maybe better than I think, getting knocked off the computer<P>thanks orchid.