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How is she after the freak out? My daughter has anxiety as well. I believe she needs her freak out moment to stabilize her emotions. We have done therapy. We were taught some breathing and relaxing techniques to help but when she is in her moment she doesn't do them. We have refused medicine as there are no studies that can tell me how the drugs affect a growing brain. But we did put her on Omega 3 supplements. I don't know if it has helped or if she is just maturing but she is doing better than a year ago, and a big improvement from 2 years ago! Her freak-outs are shorter and not so dramatic. ETA: my daughter is 7 as well

I agree....my 7 year old tries to peak on me and hubby all the time. I would never spank or yell at her for doing so. It is a curious age, so many wonderful and new things. Human bodies are beautiful and I would hate to raise a child that would believe other wise. Spanking and yelling is a little extreme when the child just needs to be reminded a naked body should be private. And throwing religion into the mix is just a no-no. I don't understand the molestation comment....If there is this going on in the home then professionals that deal with this need to be called in to help with the whole family. Teaching a child about sex and sexual relations doesn't mean they understand. I have told my children about sex and my 7 year old still thinks babies are made when someone kisses too long.

I am so sorry for your loss. Shortly after my labrador died, 10 years ago, the Ensign had a wonderful article written by Marlin Jensen about raising and loving animals. I kept that ensign for many years because it was such a huge help for me. I believe animals go to heaven but perhaps not with us but with God....but I think I will see my special pets again. For me they are such a huge part of my life I can't imagine being without them in death.

You said your son has some disabilities? Could he have ADHD? This can also be your wife's problem, many adults have ADHD as well that are undiagnosed. I have ADHD children...they are not told to clean their room and left for themselves, because of their disability they need help to organize and put away. I help them do a deep clean once a month or every other month depending on the mess. Inbetween the deep clean (where I help them decide to throw away) they are told in steps what to do. For example I tell them a step "pick up toys and put in toy bucket", after this task is completely finished I say "pick up clothes and put in clothes basket", and so on until everything is in its place. My kids are taught everything has a place. If it doesn't belong to any place it gets thrown away. If they want to keep it they have to find what place it belongs. I let my children do the work and I supervise. I only do physical work on deep clean day. However, I suspect this really isn't about the housework but more about the spouse's attitude toward what you feel is important.

Terrible book....I could hardly read it but I suffered through because someone I trusted recommended it. It would make me feel much better about it if I knew it was false. I just can't believe a mother could be so evil to her own child.

Have you guys tried a marriage counselor or just a do-it-yourself? There may be some other reason she doesn't keep up the house. IMO children should not be responsible for the upkeep of home or cooking of dinners. But I see no reason they can't help with some of the chores. I hate cooking so I am relieved when my husband picks up the slack when I can't think of a good reason to do more than sandwiches or mac-n-cheese. :) Hiring someone would be a good solution to the house cleaning.

Marriage counseling could help. Anxiety disorder is not very fun...I wonder what became of the OP? It did seem like the problem was one sided, but how can the marriage get stronger if one is in bliss and the other not happy?

Sometimes it is the teacher that helps the most....I think most senior primary boys don't sing. Our primary has men teach the older classes and luckily they are men that love to sing. Our music leader challenges the kids to sing louder than the teachers...sometimes it works. :) Good luck, I don't envy your calling at all! I teach in primary and sing along because it is fun but no one wants to hear me sing alone, I am musically challenged.

I am kinda appalled at some of the replies. The bishop was wrong and should have reported. Perhaps the church needs to step up training for this. Abuse of any kind should be reported, then the law can decide if a crime was truly committed. Clergy men are not law and should not pretend to be.

I am so sorry about your divorce, and your ex-husbands actions since. I would be very hurt if I were in the same situation. I don't think anything will come of you talking with the bishop but if you feel the need to do so it would at least take some burden from you. I agree when you find a potential future husband to see about the cancelling of your ended marriage. Good luck. ((HUGS))

I think the problem here is all that move on must acknowledge Jesus as our Savior. The 1/3 chose instead Satan. And how can they move on without a body which we have been told can only come from this temporary existance.