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My son's off to residential college in September - looking for information on how other parents cope
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annette18
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Hi joined this community as feeling the strain a little. I am Mum to 2 lovely boys and I work full time. Our eldest, 19, is off to Residential College in September after a long, fraught battle to get him there. He's going to be there 5 days a week with us picking up/dropping off every weekend. I'm ecstatic that he's going but now the worry is setting in...also what do I do every night now? My whole life has/does revolve around him and his care, hospital appointments and his social life. I expect the 15 year old will find life very strange too as he is the carer from 4-6 every evening til I get home from work! Just wondered how other parents cope really.
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Hi @annette18 welcome to the community!
This is such a new period of your lives that it is no wonder you are feeling anxious about it all. It will take time to get used to this new routine, but I am sure it will be a positive one for you and your family.Scope
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Hi @annette18
A very big welcome to you I do hope that we can help you ???
"I do feel for you "
Please please have a look on our home page where you will find info about "parents of disabled children"
If you encounter any problems please let us know. -
Scope
Senior online community officer
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