Reflections
I figured out what happens next in the novel. I realized that I was reaching to far and not allowing my characters to put one foot in front of the next. When I pulled back and let them just walk, it was so clear. I have no idea what the step is after this one, but it sure feels good to get a teeny bit further than I was yesterday
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It's not unhappiness, it's a dire illness.
I didn't realize how true this was until a student--a lovely, smart girl--had to leave for several weeks during a semester. Her parents actually came and brought her home because they were afraid they were going to lose her. And they could have. She's back again, very fragile. Every day is a struggle to survive. I wish you and Joe strength.
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That's just how it is. It isn't just an emotional illness. When his mood swing spirals him down, it's physical as well. He could do nothing but curl into a ball. There were times I would have to lie over him, holding him together.
He is much better. No more mood swings and he's finishing up summer school. He's at a special school for kids who have emotional problems. He's been going half day since September, but finished the year and summer school. We are going to try full time in the fall.
He still has a long way to go though. His words get stuck in his mouth when he needs to talk about emotional things. Makes his therapy very frustrating for him. And it's very hard for him to go out anywhere except to see his doctor.
I've never met a braver person than my Joe.
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