Pretty much a similar view point from everybody.
What could be done to prevent relations struglling,more support from the system,more support from the family or simply making more of of an effort with each other?

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(01-25-2010 05:30 PM)Daniel Wrote:  Pretty much a similar view point from everybody.
What could be done to prevent relations struglling,more support from the system,more support from the family or simply making more of of an effort with each other?

have always been lucky in that Bro in law will have matt for couple of hours at home while we go out and we make rule not to discuss any problems we just go 4 a pub meal (one that has no Children - learnt that the wrong way lol) and just relax and actually talk about nonsense. its hard in beginning but you start to look forward to it once you trust Children are in safe hands (can be done with direct payments or respite too) dont worry about dishes or washing just have u time
corinne

(01-23-2010 09:06 PM)Daniel Wrote:  Hi Shanirose,
A big welcome to the forum.
Having a child with special needs can be very challenging and it sounds like you having a hard time at the moment and have very little support.
How much respite do you get now?
Are you a member of any local support groups?

I know it can be hard to believe but sometimes you need something or somebody who will give you a chance and enable you to enjoy life and here i and the other members will give you as much advice and support as possible to enable you to do this.
Lets see if we can help you

hi, my older daughter has no respite, younger daughter one weekend once a month thts fri, sat ad sunday! its nt enuf i suffer from depression and feel i am alone... i work part time but my depression has gt worse nw..thank for your reply

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(01-24-2010 10:21 PM)Karen Wrote:  shani rose i am here if need someone to talk to, just shout. I have also got 2 Children with additional needs due to a rare chromosome abnormality.

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i have 2 lovely boys

hi, how are u? whats your boys names and how old are they,
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Shani my boys are 8 and 2 we have our down days with no overnight respite for the little one. We keep asking and we don't get it. We were told to take on more parental responsibilty which we are doing everything we can for the boys.
Daniel we are going to menorca fly out 5th June for 7 night.

Do u feel better roger now that's of your chest