You write because you have to. It&#39;s that simpl...

You write because you have to. It's that simple. And you help others in the process. Immensely. On some of my hardest days I look at your posts and think, shit, if she can do it, so can I. Loads get lighter when you realize you are not alone.

I used to share my musings with my mom, the person that was the first to speak with me about my boy’s differences. He, being a first child. And a first grandchild. It was a form a therapy and I’ve missed it since she passed. Because I got to be totally honest. Not all glitter and unicorns. I’ve thought about doing it anonymously online.

My walk is a little different because he falls on the Asperger side of the spectrum. I know Aspergers can seem like ‘autism light’ to some. But he is under so much pressure to pass as neurotypical in his mainstream school setting. At 7 he is realizing how different he is and trying to make sense of it. I can be absolutely heart breaking some days.