Poor bugger she cant win hey!
Thats the trouble something like that would upset a few sufferers I know hubby sometimes would be jumpy with sudden noises.I hope she settles Kathy and I hope you all can get some rest.
Jen

I learned a few things from this. I had no idea Evie couldn't handle the memorial service. I mean I knew it would be tough on her, but I figured since she's been working on herself for a year and doing pretty good at it, she would pull through OK. Boy was I wrong. I think we all were. Kinda sad it had to be so dramatic, but it was a learning curve for all of us.

Wow been out of the loop for a bit, Jim and Kathy do take care of yourselves Evie is so lucky to have family with her especially you guys. She told me she was going to go to the Remembrance Day service, I'm so sorry that with everything going on right now, and as of late these latest issues have arisen I hope that Evie feels better soon and that you guys do as well, All I can say is take care of each other and we all support you guys.

I have tried to figure out how old Evie is but no luck. Depending on her age this may sound stupid but is there anything when she was some what young that she really loved? Like maybe going to the zoo or a favorite eating place? Maybe something like to refresh memories of good things when life was better for her might lift her mood?

She's 24. I'm her older brother. That's a good idea Adam. Not sure I remember what she liked back then, but I'll ask her. Thanks for the tip.

Thank you Adam, that is a lovely suggestion. Evie had a very happy, very normal childhood. Her trauma occurred at 17. So there may be many things from her past which will make her feel better. I will certainly discuss it with her when she's up to it. Thank you once again.

Very fine idea. She is feeling physically better. So. I will be resuming doing things with her daily, to boost her confidence. You've given me some ideas Adam, much appreciated.

Jim.

Please let us know how she goes with this idea Jim?

I meant to reply awhile ago but got doing stuff over the weekend and forgot! I can say that my parents where very over protective to the point where they bugged the home phone to listen to everything I said to anyone and put a baby monitor in my bedroom. I left home at about 16 and only really came home when I was pregnant. Now I know its not the same as what you are going through but I can say from the daughters point of view.. no matter how much we feel the parents are being over protective in the back of our minds we know why. And I truly totally understood my parents fears and frustrations with me after I had my daughter. I became a friend with my mother as well as a daughter then. We still have our spats but there is now respect and understanding what life as a parent is like. It takes time and compassion to work out a parent - child relationship as it is forever evolving through the years. Just remember that the unconditional love you feel for her.. she also feels for you and no matter how mad or upset you get at each other the love and understanding will help you work through anything. Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world.. but it is also one of the most rewarding and satisfying!

Parents after my own heart Damiea! ;-) To be serious, we try not to do that with Evie. She is an adult. However. Does tempt me sometimes.

So far so good Jen. She enjoyed our outing yesterday. Damn low self-esteem though. Bit worried about her, she's been very up and down. Really struggling lately. Kathleen's away for a couple of days now. Visiting the grandkids. Hoping some one on one time with Evie will help.

Jim.