Quiet
Its been quiet. No word from x since court on the 15th. No phone calls to D. No emails to me. As far as I know, no emails or phone calls to my lawyer either.
A has finished up his football season. He did amazing. He’d never played before. He managed to walk onto the team and be a starter. I’m a little sad its over. Not because I’ll miss rushing to an ATM at the last minute for cash for admission, or leaving work early to track down a black and white compression shirts, ankle braces, a meatball sub…all because “Mom, I need it before 4:30!” But because it feels good when your kid impresses not only you, but bleachers full of people. He worked so hard all season, it was awesome to see it all pay off.
I called Dr. O., D’s therapist, last Monday. I had to leave a message. I said that I didn’t feel that he and D were really clicking and that I wouldn’t be making any more appointments. I said if he felt differently, or wanted to discuss this more, to please call me back. I never heard back from him. I find this irritating. He must also have thought it wasn’t going very well – but why not say anything? Why not call me back and at least thank me for coming and wish D well? Either way – its done with now.
Last Friday D had counseling with Mr. C, his new (old) therapist. Mr. C was happy to see D, and D was happy to see him. They talked, they laughed, they caught up…it was a little weird, honestly. D isn’t much of a talker about stuff, especially about his dad. But this guy manages to get D to just start talking. It was impressive.
At one point Mr. C. said to me, “So why is dad so adamant about D being in therapy?” I said “Oh, well…” Mr. C. interrupted me and said, “Do you mind if I guess?” D and I laughed (we had just been talking about interrupting and blurting and how that relates to both D and Mr. C and their ADHD) Mr. C said, “D doesn’t want to visit dad, so rather than thinking, oh well, I guess D just doesn’t feel like coming over, dad thinks that mom must be manipulating D and convincing him not to come over. If D is in therapy, then the truth will come out!” D answered for me, “Yeah that’s about right.” Unlike Dr. O., Mr. C. says he’ll be happy to go to court if need be. D really likes him. I like him too. Lets hope D gets what he needs.
Looking Forward 