My child is grown so I wasn't going to respond, but I had to tell you how in awe I am of all of you who are trying to raise young children with this condition. Raising children when you are in top shape is difficult enough.

The only words I can offer is to remember that your children love you and are usually more understanding than you realize. My son and I made it through a divorce, home, job and life style change. I found loving each other and communicating was the best things we could do. (Btw he was 5 years old at the time.)

For any Dexter fans out there, I have been referring to my condition as my "dark passenger." I am not an easily controlled and subjugated person, but sometimes it does rear it's ugly head and demand attention.