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My son's off to residential college in September - looking for information on how other parents cope
annette18
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Hi joined this community as feeling the strain a little. I am Mum to 2 lovely boys and I work full time. Our eldest, 19, is off to Residential College in September after a long, fraught battle to get him there. He's going to be there 5 days a week with us picking up/dropping off every weekend. I'm ecstatic that he's going but now the worry is setting in...also what do I do every night now? My whole life has/does revolve around him and his care, hospital appointments and his social life. I expect the 15 year old will find life very strange too as he is the carer from 4-6 every evening til I get home from work! Just wondered how other parents cope really.
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This is such a new period of your lives that it is no wonder you are feeling anxious about it all. It will take time to get used to this new routine, but I am sure it will be a positive one for you and your family.
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A very big welcome to you I do hope that we can help you ???
"I do feel for you "
Please please have a look on our home page where you will find info about "parents of disabled children"
If you encounter any problems please let us know.
Are there any other parents who can offer their experiences?
Senior online community officer