Ever feel left out ??

from the dad point of view, you are right he is trying to fix something he can't.  you are right in that you should be treated the same.  it may be that you need to let your dad know that you need him too, but understand what is happening.  it is not being jealous just like you say.  it is a need to feel safe and important to him.  It is a lonely that is hard to explain.  try to talk to him when things are kinda quite, and he has a minute or two.  It is always better to speak you heart and mind with respect, to address the needs you have.  hope it helps some.  rikk

Honestly, I'd print out this post and hand it to him.  You arent' jealous.  That much is obvious.  you just need some attention too.  Sometimes parents get so wrapped up in trying to fix something, that they forget about other people.  ANd this is really frustrating, when it's something that wasn't their fault and that they can't fix.  Trust me, right now, I'm betting that your dad wonders if he's somehow to blame, and wonders desperately what he can do to make it all better.  The thing is, he's lost sight of the fact that the seizures are not his fault.  That there is nobody to blame.  Sometimes we can do things to help "fix" the situation...but not always.  I hope this helps.