He was kind and polite, was completely trustworthy (you could leave a million dollars in the house and know he wouldnt't touch it) and overall was a quiet person. However, he absolutely had to fight about everything. If it was cleaning up his room it was a fight, if it was washing the dishes it was a fight, if it was brushing his teeth it was a fight, every little thing turned into a fight. Not because he didn't necessarily want to comply, he just needed to voice his opinion and let us know what he thought. He also absolutely had to know everything, what why and when. You just described my son to a T.

had him go to the library to do his homeschooling. We're are thinking about this option but he's 12 and without any friend's around in a new area Having him go there for an extended amount of time doesn't seem like the best Idea. Probably when he gets a bike and knows the area but that will be in January.

Additional stress, especially during his teenage and pubescent (aspies develop late) years I worry about this but have no idea where to turn to.


I was trying to protect him which is what every parent tries to do for their kids. I don't think this is a protection thing as I'm a "you'll only put your hand on the hot stove once." parent.

fixing your relationship with your husband has to be your absolute first priority. I don't know if it can be fixed. It broke on my end due to unjust paranoia and the miss trust on my end of him looking out for my best interest when needed. I can't trust him when I'm not thinking properly which took a huge hit to our relationship. Before last spring no matter what type of "issues" I was having I felt he was on my side and since that changed things don't seem as okay.

even if it comes at the cost of your son having to be held back a year or two I don't know if it's an either or type of situation.

Thank-you for your candidness.
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Also reading through my posts I haven't been well for long in almost a year. A lot of it doesn't seem mood related. Sorry I've been so stubborn and thank-you for your infinite patience with me. Please keep telling me when I'm off. I'm going to bring posts to my intake.