Today

This year has been a little stressful. I moved to make a fresh start after all of that old drama, and I don't really like where I am. So, I will be moving back to a beach, although not anywhere near where I came from.

I found out that my teen was considered on the Asperger's spectrum. That alone has been really hard to deal with, as there are many things I could do for him that I just can't afford, both in time and money. Just because I'm at home doesn't mean that I have unlimited time to spend. It has been a real challenge as well, since I don't receive regular child support. This year, I have received $200 TOTAL and that is a good year -- as I haven't received any for most of his life.

It is hard to let that bitterness go, but that is a whole other blog even!!

Recently, my son decided he will go to Job Corps., which will be great option for him. He can get some technical training to begin working, and earn his HS degree by showing competency as opposed to seat time, which is huge for him.

I am looking forward to him beginning to work towards his potential, but it is sad to realize that he will be leaving the nest at the tender age of 16. I feel sad as well, since I have had such a struggle with him and feel badly that I haven't had the time to devote my whole life to him as I would have liked.

So, we will see. Now the next part of raising a new family begins, as my daughter is 2 and it seems almost as if I have 2 separate families. This will definitely color where I decide ultimately to move, and my long term work plans.

The next month or so will be spent researching exactly which Job Corps he will attend, and planning/preparing him to go.