I really hate people who try and take over your life and tell you what to do and how to raise you kid. Kristen has some emotional and sensory problems of which I have been trying to get evaluated by everyone. She bites herself and sucks on herself and other objects, she is petrified of loud noises like the toilet or vacuum, and some other things. She was evaluated by an OT yesterday and the therapist told me Kristen does definetly have some sensory problems such as tactile defensiveness, auditory defensiveness and others that I will find out when the actual evaluation comes back. So, I got some answers. Now, Kristen's dad lives with his ex-wife and two grown up daughters whom share in the upbringing of Kristen when Dad is at work. His ex constantly tells me that Kristen doesn't have ANY problems while she is at their house, she is not afraid of noises, she is a whole other kid, she even stays dry at night. She constantly throws this in my face and tells me Kristen's problems are because of me, because I let her get away with everything. It pisses me off because she makes me feel like I am a shitty mother. They take her to church with them on Sundays and next week is the Vacation Bible Camp from 6-8 pm everyday. Well, they wanted to take her for the week so she can go to camp. I am totally ok with this, BUT Kristen hasn't been away from me for more than two days in her life, and she starts OT next week and also has karate next week which I brought up to them, and his stupid ex-wife was pissed and actually said Kristen doesn't need therapy and asked me if the therapists know that Kristen is so damn perfect at their house and has no problems there God forbid. I hate her, why question that? She's my damn kid not hers.
Yes, Colleen, she is YOUR child, not your ex's wife's. You are her main support and know her best. Go with your gut girlfriend. You know what's best. I would like to know if the ex's household uses shame to get Kristen to do what they want. She sure sounds scared of them. That's BS. NOBODY can be her mommy but you, Colleen. YOU KNOW BEST! Love you sister! You rock! I'm rooting for you always! xoxoxoxo Malia
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