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She is the single parent of two boys, Scott, 10 years old and a mentally-challenged 8 year old, Stephen. She’s closing herself off from friends and family and will take no help. She is drinking more. She fights all the time for services for Stephen. Works with him, in and out of school. Worries that she’s not give Scott enough time. Constantly disappointed when Stephen plateaus at certain competences, mourns a while and the searches out compensatory skills. Please help me convince her that her family and friends are offering help and that accepting that help is not a sign of weakness….I don’t want to mention specifically the drinking, but that she can’t keep on as she is and I think that will get through.

God bless you for any help you can supply, Meryl Hirsch

Dana, You’re A Hero!
There's so much I want to say
About the fact that you’ve come this far,
 still ‘fighting the good fight” today.
   A special needs child requires so much; 
with no support from a long-gone spouse.
But, it just isn’t right to keep to yourself
And spend so much time in the house.
I know you’re running on empty,
But, so many of us do try
to lighten your load a little bit
How many times must we watch you cry?
Do the gracious thing sometimes,
and simply say “thank you” in deed.
And take the help God offers you
in a difficult hour of need.
You have to begin to care for yourself;
a new hairstyle, a walk on the beach.
There are things you can do to recharge yourself,
Which are simply not out of your reach.
I know you’re sick and tired
Of being tired a sick,
But, you simply can’t go on like this;
You don’t listen; you’re thick as a brick!
These words do come to tell you
That you’re not weak if you accept our aid.
Maybe you won’t feel so alone
Maybe you won’t feel so afraid.

With Heartfelt Offers of Help Anytime and Open Arms,
Love, Meryl
December 12, 2004