My son came home from the hospital on Friday following emergency surgery, one night in the ICU, and 3 nights on the pediatric floor. I could deal with talking to all of the medical professionals about his condition, but it was the small talk with them that was incredibly difficult. And times like when my son was moved to the pediatric floor. The hospital requires someone to stay in the room 24/7 with pediatric patients. I can't tell you how many times I was asked, "Don't you have anyone who can come sit with him so you can have a break?" And, of course, the answer was, "no". No friends or family. I think the worst part of this disorder is the isolation. No one to rely on, no one to talk to, no one to vent to. Times like this, I really wish I was "normal", whatever that is. Is it wrong of me to wish that I had even one close friend? Anybody else feel this way?
via Social Anxiety Forum http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f21/my-son-came-home-from-the-hospital-312306/
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