I would hope , as Barbara mentioned, that some of the
members of this group who were struck as a youngster
would send you some thoughts as to how they coped
as a teen, etc. I agree that just being a teen is difficult
enough--!! I think that Hayley must be encouraged to
get involved at whatever level she can attain--if she has
a good attitude, the other kids her age will pick up on it.
The others are probably scared of what happened to her--
you know that at that age, they think nothing can happen
to them--and Hayley's experience is frightening to them.
One other thought. I believe in the power of laughter! I
would encourage your family to make laughter a necessity!
Try to find the funny side of everything, watch comedies,
anything to get the lighter side back into her life.
I hope that you will get some replies from the younger set.
Thank you for being so thoughtful for Hayley.
JanH