Stacy, It sounds as if you do have a plan. I have a chronically ill daughter, who is 9. (not AS) and I think I understand what you are saying. I wish all the...

Stacy, I think you showed a lot of courage in writing your last message and sharing it with all of us. It's not easy facing what may be a hard truth,...

Stacy, I'm glad you've had the opportunity to do some soul searching while Jake is with your parents. Sometimes it is very difficult to take time for yourself...

I agree with everything that Spenser has stated. Stacy I think that you are on the right track. It is probable that Jake magnifies his pain to get your...

Dear Stacy, I, too, am proud of you for your post. I actually had to send my three step-kids to their grandmother's house for the last two weeks (ages 16, 14...

Stacy, Go with your gut. See how things go with this change of tactics and if you need to, make adjustments. Definitely, don't punish yourself--you don't...

Tyler, Thanks so much. Yes this time has been a great time of reflection and open-mindedness Stacy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...

Crystal...thanks for understanding [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...

Spenser, Your words, as always, are so heartening to my heart Thanks [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...