As a parent of a child on the spectrum, i often find myself alone on an highland. I find that people either do not take time to understand our journey or they try to find a neurotypical solution to an issue with limited consideration to the uniqueness that autism brings or they just burden me with their own issue and have no regards for how much i may have on my plate. I find myself alone on this journey and i’ve thought about how to purge myself in order to ensure that i’m mentally available to my family as well myself.
Over the last 13 years, i’ve dealt with many feelings about autism. I’ve mourn, i’ve cursed, i’ve cried, i’ve laughed, i’ve accepted, i’ve educate, i’ve been educated, i’ve experimented , i’ve prayed, i’ve sowed seeds and the list goes on. I keep repeating this stages depending on the situation at hand however, i’m more at the “Whatever is best for Samuel” stage at this time. I am only angry when he is facing a challenge or when people take his need for granted.
One of the most challenging struggles we are facing is about navigating a new school board and ensuring that he has all he needs now and in September when high school starts. I assume that most of my writting will likely be around this topic.
I’m super excited about blogging and i hope that it helps me to distress which will enable me to direct my energy to other important things. I also hope that you all get an insight into our life and maybe…..just maybe you too will join me in celebrating the “small” victories as you have more appreciation for where we are coming from
Thanks all as you JOURNEY with us and happy reading.