My Journey With Attachment Disorder (Book)

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My Journey With Attachment Disorder

My son's recovery from severe abuse and the horrors of Attachment Disorder

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This is a record of our journey toward healing for our adopted son. He is a victim of severe neglect and abuse from birth to age three. He came to us at that time, as a foster child. A year later we adopted him. We knew he had serious problems, but we had no idea the cause or the cure. We only knew that if we did not adopt him, he would spend his life "in the system", and end up as a criminal. Later, when we did learn the source of his problem behavior, we shuddered at what we were told. Many of these children go untreated, and become the Ted Bundys and the Jeffery Dahmers of the world--literally. We had no idea we were rescuing him from such a horrible destiny. We only knew we loved him. My mission is to tell the world about this terrible disorder that affects so many foster and adopted children. This journal is a record of our struggles to find the solution to his behavior problems, our many failures before finding the name of the disorder, and then our journey of healing. These entries will be, in large part, reports I have written for each therapy session, so that the therapist will know how our week has been. Our wonderful, hero/therapist is Dr. Susan B. Corbin. For more information on Attachment Disorder please visit http://www.ATTACh.org

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221 Days 19 Hours ago, in response to "Learning Experiences"

Candlemaker

said:

So I'm thinking that "Coach" is the new therapist? You appear to have learned a LOT, and you may have the tools in hand to begin putting Tony on a firm road to some kind of productive life. I shdder to imagine what you guys have been through. Is James your husband? Also I so identify with your not having the energy to do someone elses part for them. God bless. Bob

221 Days 19 Hours ago, in response to "Too Good To Be True?"

Candlemaker

said:

What a great journal, Pat! This is going to be invaluable, perhaps for others too. I kept a personal journal of my Alzheimer's journey with Marg. I printed it and put it in the hands of people who might benefit from it. That was a good experience for me. It's also in my port.

221 Days 20 Hours ago, in response to "Two Great Weeks"

Candlemaker

said:

I feel like I'm coming into a story having missed a lot. Maybe I'll catch up as I go along.

227 Days 18 Hours ago, in response to "5/11 Update--Wonderful Report!"

Candlemaker

said:

Hi, Pat,

This is my first glance at your blog. From here, I will go to the bottom and seek to get a “handle” on the story of Tony. I know you guys will still have some “stormy days” ahead. But what a total joy to have the sun shining so brightly today! Bob

373 Days 13 Hours ago, in response to "5/11 Update--Wonderful Report!"

Giselle thanks WdC

said:

So so very good to read this chapter in your story with Tony. Brought happy tears to my eyes. For you and for him. What a wonderful life he has ahead of him for having found the mother and father he so desperately needed to love and guide him.

379 Days 19 Hours ago, in response to "5/11 Update--Wonderful Report!"

Kasia ~ ID#1868420

said:

Pat, I cannot tell you how happy I am to read this journal post! I was wondering about your handle, and had even considered emailing you – had you not been so busy with SAJ I would've. Now I am so happy for you and your son.

Fight the good fight! Carry the flag! Run the race! Your reward will be in Heaven.

Rejoicing,
~ Kasia

515 Days 23 Hours ago, in response to "April's Fool"

PatrickB-new biz with MissBee

said:

I know this is an older post, but just in case you are having moments like this still, this is for you. I love you, Pat. I love you like a compassionate human loves another compassionate human. I love you for what you have done for your kids and the price you pay each day. I love you for giving yourself so selflessly to others. I also love you for recognizing that you can't give it all. You have to have something to yourself. So, when you need to smile, just think about your friends at WDC who love you and think you are courageous and who are glad to share a planet with you. If you ever need ANYTHING or even just want to vent, please do not hesitate to lean on me.

Sincerely,
Patrick
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516 Days 2 Hours ago, in response to "An Awesome Experience"

PatrickB-new biz with MissBee

said:

Touching, Pat. When Tony opened up to you, I teared up. I do that sometimes, for I am a mommy and a daddy. And a Pisces. I can be a ball-baby sometimes!

PatrickB-new biz with MissBee

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#28. 5/11 Update--Wonderful Report!
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#27. Special 2-Hour Therapy Session
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#26. Finally back to my journal!
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#25. Oh, yeah! We are really moving forward!
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#24. Two Great Weeks
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#23. Too Good To Be True?
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#22. Progress Feels Good!
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#21. Post-Hospital--Psychiatric That Is
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#20. Battle Fatigue
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#19. Optomist or Pessimist ?
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#18. April's Fool
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#17. Productive Weekend
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#16. Good Therapy
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#15. Mom's Way
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#14. Mom's Way
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#13. Realization
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#12. Therapy Session
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#11. Therapy Session
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#10. A Learning Weekend
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#9. A Little Rain
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#8. A Learning Weekend
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#7. General Update
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#6. Progress at Home
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#5. A Learning Week
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#4. Learning Experiences
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