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Originally Posted by roxyrollercoaster
All of your answers have been so helpful! I am going to talk to my doctors and my therapist in depth about all of this before we start trying.
I think that if my child did turn out to have some mental illness I would certainly know how to deal with it because of my own experience.
The overall impression I get from your replies is that no matter what, make sure your children know you love them. I can do that, for sure.  |
That's the best thing to do.
It is good to plan it out a bit, I think.
I'm pretty sure my oldest has anxiety. He reminds me so much of me the way he worries. And I'm thinking my youngest might have ADHD (his dad and uncle have it, too.) But, they are kids and what kids really need is love and support. So I'm just observing them and letting them know I'm here always.
I know my mom's side of the family had cancer, my dad's side diabetes and heart disease, and my husband's family has arthritis and kidney issues. So really, any child born in this world has the chance to face struggles. My goal is to be there for my kids no matter what.
