Raising a child is hard work with lots of rewards.  Raising a child who is ADHD and possible ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) is overwelming with few rewards.  Though, to be honest, from what I have experienced the rewards are very BIG. Maybe it is because they are so few and far between.

I am speculating on the ODD.  Officially he has been diagnosed with PDD/NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder), ADHD and Behavior something or other Disorder.  PDD is on the huge spectrum of Autism.  Aspergers is what they are thinking.  At this point it doesn't really matter what disorder they call it - I just want to know how to reach him so he is not so angry all the time. 

I love this little guy so much.  My heart hurts when his anger raises up and he starts to lash out.  How terrible it would be to be living always ready to fight, thinking everyone is out to get you and your only defense is to attack first.  To truly believe that no one loves you no matter what they say or how they treat you.

I just want to pluck that demonic seed out of him so he can see how wonderful life really is.  Or maybe selfishly so I can see him smile and laugh because he is enjoying life.  Oh, to hear him laugh is the most wonderous sound that the good Lord has ever made.