Josiah struggles with self injurious behaviors, including punching himself in the head. The time between ‘episodes’ has been growing shorter and shorter while the intensity of each incident has been worsening. It’s painful to witness.
It appears to have started in early May of this year. At least that’s what Rick and I shared with the hospital staff in September and October. But I seem to recall some behaviors earlier in the year as well.
You’d think as parents, focused on ensuring the best for their child, remembering all these little details would be second nature, but apparently not. I’m here to tell you it’s been going on for a long time. Much longer than I ever imagined and that’s so hard to believe.