tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post7563837240026631528..comments2024-02-16T13:53:50.017+00:00Comments on Tattie Weasle: Epilepsy: Was it really a good idea?Tattieweaslehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10723634612274763884noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post-83115198425103766192011-01-20T23:25:19.223+00:002011-01-20T23:25:19.223+00:00It's a thin line isn't it. I agree, your s...It's a thin line isn't it. I agree, your son needs to define himself for who he is, rather than what what he is. I'd get him more involved with the decision making. Other people only need to know if he wants them to.Wally Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05992375461165449990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post-77915315847843992372011-01-20T12:36:12.208+00:002011-01-20T12:36:12.208+00:00There is honestly no such thing as normal, every c...There is honestly no such thing as normal, every child is individual , each has there own struggles in life, their personal achievements, strengths and areas they need support with. I agree with Miss Sadie and I also think as a mum you too know best...trust your instincts here....best wishes,<br />PosiePosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844732200803572416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post-52569374303201357182011-01-20T09:37:31.904+00:002011-01-20T09:37:31.904+00:00The decision should surely be his. If his epilepsy...The decision should surely be his. If his epilepsy is properly controlled, it doesn't have to be such a big deal. My sister's epilepsy (of the grand mal variety) has had very little impact on her life in general, apart from a few incidents. Those people who needed to know about it did, and those people she chose to tell, but that was all. I think it's horses for courses. Just make sure you don't confuse your own needs with his.<br />Thanks by the way for the Award - not sure when I'll get around to following the instructions for it!Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05685862017243920231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post-22089052637560945412011-01-20T05:00:34.021+00:002011-01-20T05:00:34.021+00:00Difficult question, Tattie.
Maybe it is importan...Difficult question, Tattie. <br /><br />Maybe it is important for The Boy to say, "I am more than my epilepsy," and count the things he can do like any other ordinary boy. And then, in due course, to show more and more of what he can do, while he is living with epilepsy. <br /><br />But I don't know him, so I don't know what he would be comfortable saying or doing.Miss Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569594607534260565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post-69320122400986525522011-01-19T21:20:10.295+00:002011-01-19T21:20:10.295+00:00A difficult one, for sure! I've had similar co...A difficult one, for sure! I've had similar concerns with my daughter being diagnosed dyslexic. Since being diagnosed it is as if she has an excuse to not try!Spencer Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12909895952382296428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post-62582392714054287822011-01-19T19:58:30.222+00:002011-01-19T19:58:30.222+00:00I've been through this with my kids learning c...I've been through this with my kids learning challenges. When they are younger they really don't want to become the poster child for their issue, but one of my teens has become an advocate for herself and others in a big way.<br /><br />He may be a bit young to carry such responsibility; on the other hand, it's a great way for other children to understand his issue. You might want to talk to him honestly, make him understand that he won't be letting you down if he doesn't want to do it. He might surprise you and do it anyway.Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.com