Friday, March 4, 2016

Wow...Just wow...

A year ago I was working very hard to convince my youngest that she could get out of her bed, put her clothes on, brush her teeth and hair and go to school.  She has struggled with anxiety for most of her life, but it was bad.  It would start the night before and then it would rear its ugly head as soon as she woke up.  
The belly aches and the worrying about throwing up...  The "I can't do it" to the "Please don't put me through this again mom".  She would beg me to help her, to make her... "normal".  
I didn't hesitate to seek medical help for her.  I called the doctor and told him that she needed anti anxiety meds stat.  He has known me for a long time, so he always takes what I say with a grain of salt.  After examining her and listening to her fears, he did give us a referral.  She started treatment right away.   She still does, but I've noticed a change other than what the therapy has done for her.  
She is finding herself.  She is able to get her head above water just long enough to breathe and to look around.  She loves to sing so she sings.  She loves to act so she acts.  
Tonight though...  Tonight was something every parent with a child with anxiety should get to experience.  Tonight she left me in awe.  My baby girl was JoJo in Seussical the Musical and up there on that stage, she belted out her songs with confidence and she shined.  Oh how she shined.  
She overcame a big hurtle to do what she loves.  I am so very proud of her.  
Enjoy...


9 comments:

  1. That's awesome! Congratulations! You have obviously been her biggest advocate! I see a future star!

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  2. That's awesome! Congratulations! You have obviously been her biggest advocate! I see a future star!

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  3. Wow, that has to feel good. I'm sure you are proud for her.

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  4. You are most certainly right, I LOVE this post! Sweet A has a beautiful voice! Please tell her how proud of her I am, A is beautiful to the core!

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  5. Your short post made us really care about your daughter, and her mother- in the struggle they share. I am so glad she is finding her way. She will always be a compassionate person because of her experiences.

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  6. Your short post made us really care about your daughter, and her mother- in the struggle they share. I am so glad she is finding her way. She will always be a compassionate person because of her experiences.

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  7. Congratulations. I am sure your daughter got so much more than just being on stage. The whole ensemble of performers usually create a wonderful and caring community and they make memories to bind friendships for years to come. What a wonderful feeling for you as her mum. Soooo good! :) And .... she is a natural on the stage.

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  8. My son suffers from severe depression that we have been working with a great therapist to treat and a wonderful school to accommodate. The worry is constant but the sense of elation from the small successes almost make up for it. He has gone to school tow days in a row without needing a ride or a reminder. Your daughters voice is beautiful. I am happy for both of your that she has theater as a passion. For all three of my sons it has been the community within theater that has been their greatest support.

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  9. Thanks for sharing such a heartfelt, honest, and hopeful post. To the rising star! May she find joy!

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