REMOVING THE MASKS
"The masks we wear are simply veils that we have chosen to hide behind in
order to get our way, or to demonstrate how we are reacting to the powers
and forces that seem to influence us from the external world. They are part
of our self image, and in some cases the mask is nothing more than a
protective device, a defense mechanism."
~ John Randolph Price
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Subject: [Dyspraxia] How many of 'us' admit to 'OUR' loneliness?....Colin R
Hello Colin, and others.......
I came to this group to seek advice about my "globally dyspraxic" teenage
son, in the midst of the "formative teen years". I do so appreciate all the
advice and suggestions this group has posted to help me help him, though I
feel, I
have been remiss in expressing my appreciation to you all - sorry. Thank
you, all - truly! But, ya know, you all have helped me with my own personal
issues, as well....imagine that!!!
To recap: my name is Beth and I am the divorced mother of two teenage boys,
raising them alone for the past 10 years - their Dad is very involved, but
living 350+ miles away (please don't ask me to translate in kilometers). My
oldest son, Erich (now 15), was "diagnosed" with global dyspraxia, among
other
things, by the age of three. We live in the U.S., presently Indianapolis,
Indiana, to be specific. Over the years, I have found it extremely
difficult to find
resources in the U.S. which will help my son......it seems the U.K. and
Australia are "leaps and bounds" ahead of the U.S. in recognizing, and
addressing
this "hidden disability". At times I feel, family and friends think I am
overreacting, or "making this all up"......they do not feel or cannot
comprehend
the situation.....therefore, it must be all "in 'my' head". But it is not.
My
greatest battle has been getting others to understand my son's needs; I see
it
so clearly, but others do not.
Colin......your posts about loneliness struck a chord with me - that which I
cannot ignore....I wish to share......but, there is always the "fear
factor"......is it safe? The disabled are not the only ones who suffer
loneliness.......it is so much more far-reaching, deep. Is there an open
ear? - an open
mind? A realm which one does not judge?
I wish to share my "loneliness", and discoveries with you all.......yet, I
fear the aftermath...the repercussion.........the rejection.
Listening and understanding, to all......
Beth
Beth
Dyspraxia affects adults too.
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