It's been a really tough journey for her the last 18 months. Last year we had to take her out of school, she just turned 10. She sees a psychologist regularly, is currently undergoing diagnostic testing, and waiting on a paediatrician appointment which is 4 months away. She has chronic anxiety, panic attacks, OCD tendencies, aggressive outbursts, socially inappropriate behaviour. It's very hard for people to understand. I have a Beautiful support group with some very close friends. And she has finally found a couple of really good friends that understand and love her no matter what. But even as a parent, I've had to set very tight boundaries with other people. I've weeded out toxic and judgemental people, and won't allow them in our lives because they upset the stress level scales for me as a struggling parent, and for her too. I'm very lucky to be on a small property where we have lots of animals, and horses. They have been her saving grace. I've worked very hard to make it her safe space, and a place of serenity, and we do alot of riding and horse therapy. She is just so very talented with them. I'm very proud of her. But every day is a struggle. And it can be so very heartbreaking to see what she goes through everyday.
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