Wow, three replies thus far to my post, and all three moms of children with special challenges. Coincidence? I think not. I would love to see research done on subject of parents of disabled children and the incidence of alcoholism - I have a feeling it's considerably higher than the average. I know the divore rate is as high as eighty percent. It's the fact that the stress is chronic and endless, it seems to me. I so agree with what was said about trying to stay "in the present" because I can make myself sick with worry about my son's future. The trick is to stay aware of the many blessings I have TODAY. I'm working on that, and I do think I'm making some progress. Easier said than done! Thanks again,

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