A boy who had trouble finding his way

by shannon patrick
(Midwest City, Oklahoma)

My son is now 9 years old,and his name is Ryan Vaughn and he has multiple disabilities. He's autistic, ADD, ADHD and mentally retarded and he also has Luekemia so he's really been through a lot. Ryan was 2 years old and he still wasn't doing anything that a 2 year old child would do but I couldn't get help from anyone, doctors or any other organization. I knew then he was autistic and had other problems but no one would listen. They told me I'd have to wait until he went to school before they could diagnose him with any disabilities but mental retardation. When Ryan got Leukemia when he was 4 1/2 then everyone wanted to help but still everything is still turned upside down and seems to be getting worse. He gets so angry for a reason that I don't understand I need a lot of help its put me into a depression that I can't even understand. He looks like to me he's lost sometimes it looks like he's going into a seizer but doctors don't agree but they don't want to test him which I disagree. He looks like he wants me to help him but he doesn't if I try to talk to him then he gets violent and try to hurt me and then I'll get angry because I can't control him. Whats wrong with everything. How do I help him and help myself to I'm scared and confused I don't want to have him committed when he gets 15 or16 but I cant help him but I try.

Shannon,
It does sound like you have an overwhelming situation. Try to do whatever you can to help yourself stay grounded and healthy. That way you can be the most help to your son.
You could try taking some classes/workshops on dealing with this sort of situation. Or, find some good books on the subject.
It's like training a young horse, if you don't know how to handle it, you're going to get scared and make mistakes and the horse will become harder to deal with.
Also, there are several good products that Get Healthy Again carries that can help detoxify your sons system which can be of great help. Try calling them and explain your situation. They are very patient and will help you with price discounts if you ask.