Hello, My name is Sarah. I live in Minnesota. I have 3 boys. Two of my boys are in private, Lutheran school. My middle son has schizophrenia, bipolar and so many more mental health issues I'd be listing them forever if I were to do so. I homeschool him. My husband and I removed him from school in January and I've been homeschooling him in between hospitalizations. I'm here to get advice and chat with other homeschool parents.
Welcome Sarah! There are so many on the board that are here to listen if that's helpful. I'm happy you're here with us!
Hi Sarah. Wow, that's a handful. How old is your son with mental health issues? Everyone here is pretty friendly and empathetic. Not sure how knowledgeable we are with that particular set of circumstances, but people here care and will try to share anything they think will be of use. You are absolutely welcome here, but as a suggestion, I wonder if you've tried any boards for home-school moms and dads facing the same challenges you are? There must be some good resources out there for folks homeschooling schiz and bipolar kids...I'm sure a lot of folks opt to home school in your shoes. Pull up a chair and hang out with us whenever you'd like.....and keep your eyes open for other parents dealing with the same issues you are. Sometimes it helps so much to have someone who really understands the kinds of challenges we face first hand. Hope you find that support group, too. Welcome
CrazyMom - just a heads-up - some people dealing with schizophrenia resent the abbreviation "schiz" or "schizo" or "schizoid" or "schizzy". Mainly, I think, because of the derogatory tone often used when it's said by someone NOT dealing with it.
I have a cousin who has it. Have heard it abbreviated that way many times to no derogatory affect. I certainly meant no insensitivity. My cousin's mother says "schiz" as mothers of children with Asperger's often say "Aspie", no negative implication, just an abbreviation of a long term. My cousin, himself, says "schiz" and "sz" for abbreviations. Sarah, please don't hesitate to correct me if you find it offensive. Not my intent.
