bumping this up and thanking Lara again for these wise words! They helped me get things in perspective when my son was first diagnosed. He was still a preteen and all seemed gloom for his future.

He'll be 21 soon and has proven how TS is truly just a tiny part of the tapestry of his life, and he has used it as a stepping stone, learning and growing from the challenges it has brought. Yes, he still has some tics....but it's OK

Thanks again, Lara