My son spent 6 weeks inpatient because of his psychiatric illness. He's home and in a therapeutic school and he's doing well there- better than he did in the hospital. His psychiatrist wants him in residential, but I don't believe that is the best option for my son. He needs his family, especially me, and he has a wonderful little brother that would miss him terribly if he were gone.
He turned 8 recently and he got lots of gifts he really enjoyed such as cars, Thomas the Train trains, and a few other things. Overall, he's playing with his toys appropriately and making pretty great choices. His reports home from school are generally good. He's still going to have a long road ahead of him. I'll update more from toddlerhood onto middle childhood in the next few weeks, but I am considering writing a book about him. His story should be heard, as all children who have mental illness should have a voice.
