Yesterday, I heard the truth of how it is for mothers of children with autism. The truth gave me hope in the mystery of autism. I truly wish more grandparents, fathers, siblings, and friends had been there to listen and share. Yes, there were tears, pain, disappointment , and anger. But, there was also hope, joy, laughter, understanding, support, and compassion.
Autism is the reality of our lives.
We have a choice to deny the facts or accept them, to revel in self-pity, or to see in these beautiful children a challenge to grow. Many people observe from afar and believe they know exactly what needs to be done. You have to sift through the many possible solutions offered by doctors, educational experts, grandparents, relatives, and friends, and then decide which may be right in their particular circumstance. So confusing, and yet you become warriors in your children's rights in education and in life itself. At the end of the morning, what i shared with the mothers there was what I had seen.