[Movingon69]

As many of you know an affair is what sent me into therapy eventually getting my BP diagnosis. At first my husband wanted a divorce but we are staying together and it's going really well. I've been uncomfortable going to his parents' place. His dad has ALWAYS loved me. But, I've always felt like his mom didn't really fully embrace any of the in-laws. Recently, my husband told me he had a really good conversation with her that she wanted me to know that she loves me and is not happy with one of my daughters for not letting me see the grandbabies, to the point I wasn't even allowed to say Happy Birthday to the two-year old on the phone. My MIL sent me a text last week telling me she was sorry I was going through so much and she was praying for me. My husband says she may be coming into town today for something completely unrelated. If she does she wants to come by and talk to me. I'm completely terrified even in light of all the above. I've hurt her "baby boy". I know this needs to happen and I need to start interacting with his family.

Also, apparently (my husband was told by our youngest daughter) that the daughter mentioned above has done a preliminary visit with a counselor and is going in for a session today. The logical side of me tells me this is a good thing, as I actually think she may be BP too and would love to see her get help earlier than I did. Another part of me is scared to death. I'm afraid she is just going to unload on all the things I've done wrong and she will get justification in her actions to avoid me. She just graduated as a social worker and doesn't believe I have BP even though three professionals have said I do (counselor, internist, and pdoc). She thinks I'm using this as an excuse because I "got caught"

I'm trying to not let panic take over (I'm even having a hard time breathing). I want to take some valium but want to be clear headed if my MIL does come by.

Sorry, just venting.

[Travelinglady]

((((Movingon69) Hoping your fears won't be realized.....

[Blueberrybook]

How are things going? When is the preliminary session?

I'd never want my daughter to end up with BP or any of my other diagnoses (hopefully, she won't), but if she did, I'd want her to get treatment as soon as she can, though with my husband fighting her getting labeled with anything other than GT (gifted & talented), it would by a struggle. I'm going to try with the counselor this school year to see if my daughter can get some occupational therapy. She has a ton of sensory issues, and I think she just missed the autism spectrum. How old is your youngest daughter?

I'm sorry for all the strain with your MIL. I was lucky enough to have a wonderful MIL though she lived in California while we're in Texas, so even though we'd talk on the phone a lot (hubby usually put her on speakerphone when she called), we'd only see her usually once a year. She unfortunately passed away in December. Sometimes, I feel like God takes the good people too soon.

[Movingon69]

Originally Posted by cln1812

How are things going? When is the preliminary session?

I'd never want my daughter to end up with BP or any of my other diagnoses (hopefully, she won't), but if she did, I'd want her to get treatment as soon as she can, though with my husband fighting her getting labeled with anything other than GT (gifted & talented), it would by a struggle. I'm going to try with the counselor this school year to see if my daughter can get some occupational therapy. She has a ton of sensory issues, and I think she just missed the autism spectrum. How old is your youngest daughter?

I'm sorry for all the strain with your MIL. I was lucky enough to have a wonderful MIL though she lived in California while we're in Texas, so even though we'd talk on the phone a lot (hubby usually put her on speakerphone when she called), we'd only see her usually once a year. She unfortunately passed away in December. Sometimes, I feel like God takes the good people too soon.

Thanks for asking. The conversation with my MIL actually went really well and my husband was grateful for it.

My girls are grown. Oldest is 30 and youngest is 26. The youngest had a visual perception disorder in school and occupational therapy was really good for her. I hope you can arrange it for your daughter.

I'm not sure how the sessions are going. She's had already had the preliminary one when we found out about it from our other daughter. We think the "real" session was today. She did take my phone call today but she didn't say anything about it. Right now she's simply answering with my questions (I keep trying to engage her in a conversation) with as few words as possible, yes or no if she can get away with it.