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<blockquote data-quote="Jaylee" data-source="post: 1765747" data-attributes="member: 101136"><p>Hi [USER=470639]@IC_81[/USER] ,</p><p></p><p>I was diagnosed as an 8 year old.. Most kids are great at adapting to situations such as diabetes.</p><p>The "rub" comes all to often with the small talk bringing the "subject" up over their heads.?</p><p>Don't misunderstand. The people/friends/professionals the child keeps company/at school with needs informing of the condition (Health & safety.)</p><p>However it changes the established emotional dynamics? All of a sudden, one can start to feel like "that kid."</p><p></p><p>I feel every child wants to "fit in" (regardless of health condition.) It's just striking the balance to soften the impact for the ensuing teen years...</p><p></p><p>Good luck! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jaylee, post: 1765747, member: 101136"] Hi [USER=470639]@IC_81[/USER] , I was diagnosed as an 8 year old.. Most kids are great at adapting to situations such as diabetes. The "rub" comes all to often with the small talk bringing the "subject" up over their heads.? Don't misunderstand. The people/friends/professionals the child keeps company/at school with needs informing of the condition (Health & safety.) However it changes the established emotional dynamics? All of a sudden, one can start to feel like "that kid." I feel every child wants to "fit in" (regardless of health condition.) It's just striking the balance to soften the impact for the ensuing teen years... Good luck! :) [/QUOTE]
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