Hi Carmen,

Giving disipline to your son over this is the right thing to do, and I hope you continue to stand firm with it. He needs to understand that your disorder is not a joke, and you shouldn't be made fun of. I'm Bipolar also and wouldn't want to be treated this way by my children. But I see the root of this problem lying with the Father and the Grandmother. As long as they see his comments and actions towards you as "cute" and laugh at them, chances are he will continue with his behavior even though you disipline him. I think you need to focus on getting them on your side with this. Tell them that even if they find him amusing, they need to keep that to themselves and back you up when you call your son on his behavior. They should understand that you find his words hurtful and offensive.

I'm sorry that you're having to deal with this and I hope that you can work it out in the very near future.

All the best,
bptoo

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'committed'."