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Raising a traumatized child

post #1 of 7
6/10/11 at 9:17pm
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Seventeen years ago my son came to me.  He was 3-1/2 and had been through horrendous abuse.  The journey we've taken has involved violence, hospitalizations, destruction, and police intervention.  We made it, though, I am happy to say.  Not to a perfect life, but one that is plenty good enough.  If you are interested, please see my blog: raisingatraumatizedchild. blogspot. com.  Other foster adoptive parents have told me that it's been helpful to them reading about our experiences.

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post #2 of 7
6/10/11 at 10:29pm
you are a wonderful writer. I cried reading your boy's story and I'm so thankful that he found you. hug.gif
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post #3 of 7
6/11/11 at 6:12am

what a great story!

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post #4 of 7
6/11/11 at 11:24am

Blog site is down. ??

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post #5 of 7
6/11/11 at 9:36pm
there are spaces in the address that need to be removed.
HTH
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post #6 of 7
6/13/11 at 9:04am
Thread Starter 

Thank you so much for your comments. It's wonderful to hear that people are getting something out of our story.

 

Oh, and I posted the blog address with spaces in it because another site where I posted was a little upset that I posted the actual link.  I should have explained...

 

Thanks again for taking the time to respond. 

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post #7 of 7
6/13/11 at 9:07am
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Oh, and Marinak?  I noticed your location (surrounded by border collies).  Have you read Angelo's Journey by Leland Dirks?  It's on Amazon.  It's about a border collie's (imagined) journey home after being stolen.  It's a great book...

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