It's been a while.

So Connor is 11 now. After therapy and therapy and more therapy... He is so much more confident and happy. His personality hasn't changed. He's still nervous about a lot of small things. He even still gets scared when someone says they don't feel good. But he can handle it. He breathes when he gets really upset and he has the tools to be able to cope. 

I also got us a cd of positive affirmations to be able to listen to that focuses on self esteem and confidence. It is truly amazing. 

We still have small ups and downs but it's not half... Not even an eighth as bad as it was. The bus isn't a problem. The kids at school don't bother him. It helps that one child that bullied him finally got kicked out due to academic reasons. I can't say it broke my heart. 

Things always get better. 

Things always get better. 

As long as he truly understands that we are in charge of our happiness and that we can't let our fears control us then he will be fine. I do think he understands this now even if only a little. A little means a lot in this case. 

Until next time.