frustrated and just need to vent | ADHD Information

I see your concern too  how old is your son?  I would talk to your ex and say to him what kind of example is he setting by not taking his own consistently.  It sounds like your ex is in need of help himself but maybe the love for your son will keep him on track.  I would also go ahead and get allies in this, good luck thank you Jillette...he is 6 and fortunately he is a pretty bright young guy.  He knows our number by heart and even told me he knew where to get the alt. numbers of family members.  I left a list in his bedroom at his dad's house one time.  I can only hope the love of his son will be the trick for  him and his son.

To start I just want to say I'm very pleased with my son's progress and feel confident I've done right by him by changing diet, med, and play therapy. He is doing awesome at school.  Matter of fact(knock on wood) we have had perfect days at school since we went back to school after winter break.  Don't get me wrong ,he has his moments...but, yes they are usually at home.  We still have some things to work on just like everyone else.

My frustration lies with his dad who I think knows our son need's.  I've suspected for a while that my son's dad was not taking his own medicine either none or at least not as prescribed.  I can tell because he has on occasion opted to not give our child his med on the weekends or days he has him.  I say at times because if he is taking his meds he remembers to give our son his or acts responsible in giving our son the meds as prescribed.  He even agrees with me about the need for our son.  But when, he himself, is off his or not taking his correctly himself he acts as if I'm crazy and our son doesn't need the med. 

Today he confirmed my thoughts.  He shared(on his own) he hasn't been taking his meds correctly. He shared this only after I asked him if he was alright this morning after sending my son on his way with him.  He says he is fuzzy headed. He tells me and that he knows he should take his meds like prescribed, but he isn't. 

My son is with him for the break and of course I'm now worried.  Am I wrong to be worried?  My ex promised me, that if he felt, at all, not able to care for our son that he would call me and ask me to pick him up.  I pray that this is the case. He seemed reasonable at that moment and didn't take exception to my saying I felt he was making the right choice.  I told him he had to do what was right for himself and for our son.  I want my son to have a dad that is healthy. I have to admit I picked up the phone and called my ex mom- in -law after our conversation.  She helps to check on my son when she knows he is with his dad. 

thanks for taking the time to read this...I just needed to vent, share, and process this

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