Update time.

 

Tyler is thoroughly enjoying his job and is looking forward to his first pay packet next week.  So he seems sorted at the mo.

 

Ashton has been taking St Johns Wort for 4 weeks now and I don't know if it is conincidence or the Wort but she has certainly settled down considerably.  She is feeling happier, we have had no explosions and she is actually helping us out with complaining.  Seems to also have better concentration and sitting down to do her homework.  She has told us that she accepts our decision about her not going to Germany.  The family therapy is going ok....Patrick and I are learning to let the little things slide over us and to try not to get tense and stressed each day.  Ashton is slowly learning techniques to help her deal with anger and depression, and understanding that Patrick and I have the responsibility to keep her safe and happy therefore meaning that we do have the right to set boundaries.

 

It certainly has been peaceful for the last couple of weeks.

 

One thing I am conerned about is that Ashton has her heart set on training to be a nurse when she leaves school and I wonder if all these issues she has been going through is going to have a negative result on any profile she needs to go through before being accepted for training.  Anybody know if this is likely to happen?