Heather thank you. I have read in several places lately how high the divorce rates are in families with special children. It is sad. When s was little h and I would talk about how amazing s was and how he accepted every challenge with a laugh and a smile. We said if we could bottle that laugh it could bring peace to the world.

My therapist (who is also a substance abuse counselor) theorizes that s challenges are part of a long list of stressors that send h to the bottle to avoid reality)

I am dreading/terrified of the day h moves out and wants split physical custody.


Me 44 H 42
M 10 T 12 (at time of BD)
Ss 20 16
S11 (special needs)

BD 9/13 H "unhappy for years" moves to seperate bedroom
10/13 EA/PA confirmed but denied
S and I move out 3/15