Lea,

Okay, I just scrolled down and read a few of the responses and have to say that OF COURSE YOU ARE A DEFENSIVE PARENT. We all are. Or at least we should be. What kind of parent would look at a piece of paper like that and NOT demand an explanation??? The person who diagnosed may know a few things, but she totally doesn't get parenting. That's a horrible thing to say. And it implies that on top of all she just slammed you with in regards to your children, you have a problem, too. Ridiculous. I'm not a confrontational person, and I am sitting here wanting to TAKE HER ON.

Okay. That all being said, I just want you to know that I (and many, many others) think you are a a fantastic parent. Your husband is wonderful. Your children are beautiful. One of the things that good parents do (as I have learned from you and others) is listen to their instincts and trust them. You will know what to do and when. You just will. You'll know which avenues to take, when to double back and begin again, and when keep going. I don't have any advice except to say have faith in yourself.

And...we are all here to listen.

Susanne

gbg @ 31.6
5/2006