Most of them turned out to be just well-meaning pieces of advice or hopeful empty promises. It won't go away. Amber is Ryan's mother. I've got to help her. His life will be changed forever.
Reality begins to unfold.
It may mean that their main support system is other than my husband and me. I hope they know that we love each of them and just as we are there for each of our children and their families, we are there for them, mainly in their time of need. Every grandparent has to find the best way for them to live with autism. It isn't easy. Some may remain in denial, some may not be able to handle the pain, some may go overboard feeling as if they are somehow responsible.