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    #172961 10/28/13 01:45 PM
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    You know that feeling when someone you thought understood and cheered your kid on, allowing you to share their achievements and exciting early milestones? And you know the feeling when said person/people prove to eventually be like every other person who doubted your "stories", accused you of bragging and of thinking that your child is better than others, and worst of all accused you of pushing your child in a detrimental way, not letting them just be a kid??

    Well... tonight, I am feeling that second one so badly I could cry! And I needed to share it with you here because I know that we have had several discussions in the past about friends like this.

    So thank you for reading. I guess this really is the only safe place for parents with unique kids like ours to openly share.


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    *HUGS*

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    Ouch.

    I'm so sorry, Madoosa.


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    Aww, Madoosa! So sorry you aren't being supported by your local "friends". It's so painful to put yourself out there only to be mocked and doubted. You have a safe haven here! Anytime you need support, I'm just a PM away.



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    So sorry. You can tell us about your kids and we'll celebrate their early milestones!

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    I'm so sorry. I know it's not much comfort, but I'm sure you know it's not you. Some people are so filled with self-doubt they can't seem to help but tear others down. Still stinks.

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    When your kid is like 1 in 1000 it's hard to find people who can *really* relate. I've found the best I get is talking to my mom or dad. Sorry about your friend =\. I don't even bothering telling even my good friends about my kids' accomplishments anymore. We are here though and my youngest is only 1 so I will definitely be around for a while! You should share something awesome about your kid... Then we can all be excited and make you feel better =]

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    I am so sorry that happened to you. I just don't get why people feel the need to judge like that, let alone open their mouths about it.

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    I am so sorry that happened. I know how it feels, a friend of mine who also has gifted children did the same thing to me. I think she felt that my gifted child was competing with hers. I really don't get it. We are all in the same boat here and we have to stick together if we are going to make to the shores of sanity. I am thinking of you and hope you make it through.


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    Ouch! I'm sorry that your friend wasn't there for you. Hang in there! We're all in this together!

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