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In-Law Ignorance! Rant. Help

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jakbrown · 13/10/2004 07:12

Dear all, I know from previous threads that some of you have had some experience of family not accepting your child's diagnosis. Well, my dh's sister actually told me that 'i had taken dd from consultant to consultant until somebody said it was autism' and that 'i should accept dd for who she is'. This was a year ago. I haven't spoken to her since and she's arriving tomorrow for two days!!!!! I think my dh's family are finding it very hard to come to terms with and I do understand that. But I don't know how to deal with such total C*. This is only the short version of the story- I could go on and on. I've not even mentioned dh's father yet. Any advice?

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Jimjams · 28/10/2004 19:55

I was going to post a thread eating my hat. They have been very helpful and very understanding. Don't know whether its dh's explantions or George and Sam or what- but its been relaxing having them here!

tamum · 28/10/2004 19:58

That's truly amazing jimjams! Was it the books? Fantastic news, either way. Your dh much be so relieved.

hmb · 28/10/2004 20:22

Phase of the moon? Do they turn into rational human beings once a month?

Great news tho, and i hope that the hat tasted nice

Miaou · 28/10/2004 20:34

Sooo pleased to hear it jimjams, I have been quite anxious on your behalf over the past few weeks! Are they still there?

Christie · 28/10/2004 20:47

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eidsvold · 28/10/2004 22:47

glad to heaar that jimjams

jakbrown · 29/10/2004 09:25

Great news
Mine are slowly winding me up into a frenzy...

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Jimjams · 29/10/2004 09:41

They're back today...... (went away for 2 days). Will see how it goes overnight. Don't know why or how the penny has dropped (maybe they really can't ignore it anymore- he is 5 after all and ds2 is a very obvious comparison now) but anyway enjoying it.

Marina · 29/10/2004 09:50

Fabulous news, I was just thinking about you this morning after my parents (v. elderly) were left in charge of a sick boddler and five year old all yesterday, and coped wonderfully, to their and my surprise and relief. I'm so happy yours have come good this time, Jimjams

soapbox · 29/10/2004 09:50

Jimjams - I've been thinking about you and wondering how it was going!

I'm speechless

Fab news though - particularly for your DH who you said had been very close to them in the past and was very hurt by their attitude!

Its so nice to hear some positive news

edam · 29/10/2004 09:51

Wow! Very relieved for you. Is MIL still going for a nap in the afternoon?

sis · 29/10/2004 13:08

Oh I'm so glad they are better behaved Jimjams! - although they couldn't really behave any worse,could they?!

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