How Raising a Child with LD Affected My Marriage

Sally

I can certainly relate to your story. Having raised a son with ADHD and bipolar disorder, I experienced all that you talked about and (as you know) so much more. There are the times you don't think you can do it for another day and times when you become so energized from your love of your child.

Cheers to you and Ben for sticking together and obviously raising a wonderful son. After reading the excerpt in Newsweek, it is evident that Quinn appreciates all you and his father have done for him and (although he says he is spoiled) is a compassionate and loving person.

Eileen

I mean really Ms. Bradlee. I knew his kids - They were & still are a total mess & you know it. . . 

Sally and Quinn saw you on TV this morning and it is wonderful that you are sharing your story.  My 40 yr. old dyslexic, adhd, ocd  son born with physical problems, at 19 had surgery for kyphosis scoliosis. Even though he attended a private HS for two yrs. they said he was the second worst dyslexic to go through their school and had to let him go. He rebelled every time we went for therapy, low self esteem and thought he had the scarlet letter on his chest.  If it wasn't for his wonderful step-father a family physician who raised him since he was 4 yrs. old I don't know what I would have done. What has now helped him with some control of his life is a program called Dragon on the computer which has voice recognition and also reads to him. He has been doing kicking boxing and learned to be a physical trainer.  It is still hard to make a living when no one wants to give you a chance and I think he feels the school system let him down and wants a HS degree.  His situation did put alot of stress on our family especially his sister who is 9 yrs. younger and had to put up with the commotion he caused. We are still blessed no matter what we have gone through some families have worse trials and tribulations.

God Bless to you and your family and all that you have endored. I am so glad that I caught Quinn's story on Good Morning America and commend your family for bringing VCFS to the light of the world. Thank YOU! My son is also named Quinn and is just starting his life and it hasnt been very easy for either of us. Quinn's mother left us 6 years ago leaving me to raise Quinn on my own, my sister Julie helps me in raising my two sons. You can read my son's story at our profile. I would have to disagree thou with the illustration of how men treat their sons. We are not all the same and there are those of us who make every effort to raise our sons right and to improve their lives. Often times it comes down to a person's maturity, understanding of life, and love for thier family. God Bless To You and Your Family!

I don't think the  child has a disability I think you do Why don't you get a life and leave Sarah Palin alone She is a good parent and I think you are jealous of Sarah and her happy family life

Thank you for acknowledging this topic.  I had never reallythought about it, untill I read your article and it was as though a light went off in me.  Yes I deal with the Dr's, therapist, and schools.  My husband has refused to believe our son might have learning problems even though he has been diagnosed with VCFS and went through open heart surgery.  My husband and I read your blog together and finally talked about our family situation.  Our son is the most important thing to us and working together to make his life better is the best solution. 

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