Sherlockette
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RSBMA person without a support system, no employment, and home all of the time would lose their damn mind. She probably had displaced anger and had taken it out on Gannon. And taking care of someone with ADHD isn't easy. Kids with ADHD function differently than non-ADHD children. (My son has ADHD and my daughter has ADD, I speak from experience).
I think LS was symptomatic before her move to Colorado. I believe the move had triggered her in someway (lack of support, loneliness, stress, etc, had pushed her over the edge. I think she didn't want to be in Colorado and it is possible she no longer wanted to be in the relationship. And, stuff went downhill from there.... MOO
I have heard being a step-parent can be frustrating and difficult at times. I can somewhat sympathize with her there. But, I think if being a step-parent or parent, in general, was too much for her. I think Gannon and his sister should've gone to live with an aunt/uncle or grandparent if it was possible. I wonder if LS had voiced her opinion about Gannon and his sister. How she didn't want to take care of them or whatever else. I bet there have been times when LS felt like a single parent, too
I have a son, 7, with ADHD as well and you are correct. My son is medicated and does really well on his medication but part of the diagnosis is impulsivity and high activity. He is like a puppy with extra energy and lots of curiosity. If he doesn’t have exercise and creative outlets, he can be destructive. I share custody with my ex husband and his step mom is a saint and loves my son like her own. She’s nothing like LS but I imagine that if you take someone like LS (selfish, unstable and abusive) and mix in a child with high needs, it’s going to be explosive. Add in the fact that they were renting that house and there probably was a fair amount of stress to keep destruction to a minimum.
In thinking back to the video that LS released after the alleged candle incident, it’s hard to fathom that she was an educator because you’d think she’d have a better grasp on ADHD symptoms like impulsivity and at times destructive tendencies. ADHD kids don’t have malice in their hearts- there just is not always the forethought and ability to pause and consider before making choices.
None of this excuses TS but may explain the events leading up. Gannon needed a step mom with an extra large heart and he got an abusive one who is clearly incapable of empathy or attention to anyone outside of herself.