My daughter takes it in stride, although I think my memory and direction issues drive her nuts. I'm fortunate not to have a lot of problems with hydro or epilepsy, but even when I have a lousy day, she handles it okay because she knows that--so far--I am generally back to myself after a day or two. I don't know how much longer I'll be able to keep that up, and my health could collapse at anytime. She doesn't seem to be able to fully appreciate that yet, but I'm not sure if I entirely do, either. It's hard to internalize.

According to what my son's behavioral therapists have told me, he seems to have a very elementary understanding of my conditions, but I'm sure there's a lot he doesn't know, although it's hard to tell exactly what he knows, due to his inability to express it. He does continue to amaze me with what he seems to know, though, so anything's possible.


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