Amber, I wouldn't say give up on them because of that. Mine are doing great in the north window. I was just saying that I will be moving them to a south window soon when I get my
plant room set up for them. I also have some in an east window. I love
cactus and
succulents and have many different types. They are pretty adaptable actually and if you back off on the water and it seems to be doing fine, then don't worry about what window you put it in as long as it is getting a good amount of light through that window.