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poundheadhere - 2011-01-15 16:30:30
I didn't have to deal with Aspergers when my kids were teens, thank God - just a dead ex-husband, and both sets of grandparents who were spectacularly unavailable, so I got NO reprieve. And a bipolar daughter. To answer your question as to what you do when you can't shuffle the kids off to the ex: you cope, and unfortunately you also destroy your health in the process. Crappy as your ex may be, at least you have the luxury of dropping the kids off their occasionally.
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alison - 2011-01-15 20:27:17
We have no one and have managed only a handful of evenings free and clear since my son was born (3+ years) and no nights. Right now my husband is off in Ohio enjoying a bike park while I stay home minding the child. We might have snuck away for the weekend had we a grandparent to ditch him. I wouldn't trade the lack of ties to my previous spouse for a weekend of freedom though. I'm happy you had a nice time. I hope you have a pleasant weekend all around.
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beanie - 2011-01-15 20:28:34
I didn't have to deal with the Aspergers either, just a son who was every bit the independent teen. Being a single parent while married makes things really hard. Good luck, at least you have Mick to back you up. Hang in there, they do eventually (most times) come out of it.
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terri t - 2011-01-15 22:05:50
I am glad that you got a bit of a reprieve from the life of being a teenager's mother...Aspie or not...it sucks! NOw that the broiler door is broken off, it will make it easier to put your head in when the tough times start again...but I hope you don't feel that bad.
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Stephanie - 2011-01-16 11:51:47
Reading that entry brought back some fond memories (babysitting) and some tense ones (difficult teens). It also made me so grateful for my present peaceful life (for the most part, at any rate)!
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