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KathyM · Feb 09, 2011, 10:13 AM

((Can't Stop Crying))

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to imply his depression wasn't clinical or extremely serious. I was just giving a friendly caution to avoid feeding into his illness. If some kids know they have an "excuse," they will sometimes not put forth any effort to even try to get up off their feet. They believe they have a "valid" excuse and encouragement from you to stay in bed.

My son suffered horrible abuse as a child from racist bullies, young and old. He received ZERO support from the school or community. He was purposely set up, humiliated, then blamed and punished - all for a joke. I tried my best to support and defend him, but they just blew me off and considered me a "n*****-loving *****." (even though I had been married to my ex-husband). My ex-husband was a firefighter - but they refused to believe my ex-husband was nothing but a "pimp." My son had no interest in academics whatsoever.

Thanks to all the abuse, my son wanted to kill himself too. He didn't. After four years of military serving our country, he is now in college pursuing a nursing degree - and getting straight A's.

I wanted to kill myself back then too - glad I didn't.

I wish you the best of luck with your son.