The past few months have been really good with Lauren, and for her. She has been os even for the most part. Last week she had a bit of a melt down for a couple of days, but we got through that. Mostly it happens when she refuses to talk and work through things. But other than that things have been really good. She has been helpful, and respectful and even been happy most of the time. I hope she can see the value of it in her life. I can.
She has been hanging out with her brothers more, which is really nice. They have even been getting along for the most part. I am proud of her. She has been working a bunch and she really likes her job. She did talk to me about a concern she has the other day. She feels that even though she has made some major changes and has been doing pretty good for about 3 months with only a few breakdowns, people still treat her as the old "whacko" Lauren. No one trusts her yet, or gives her the benefit of the doubt. She is right. I tried to explain that a few months is great progress for her, and for us, but for most people a few months verses years of past experiences makes it difficult to put the past in the past. If she continues she can gain back peoples trust, but that takes time.
She feels if no one gives her a chance how can she prove herself. I understand her point of view, but I also understand others points of view as well.
I am pleased for her mostly and am glad she has found some joy and happiness in her life. I love her and so want her to be happy and successful. And I am enjoying, really enjoying my time with her.
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