For those of you who might not be aware, autism is the gift that keeps on givin' the whole year. Ya know, kinda like the Jelly of the Month Club, except the jelly only comes EVERY 30 DAYS OR SO.
May your Christmas be filled with stool collections and DMPS suppositories.
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Isn't that the truth?!
ReplyDeleteSad more people will likely find this out on their own, too.
ReplyDeleteI hate to sound like a whiner but I listen to regular moms moan & bitch about how hard it is to get Susie to piano class or Bobby to Baseball when I've stayed up most of the night, again, making healthier food or grinding up 86 supplements to put them into monthly candy cups that my kid's will take. It makes me want to f@&$ing strangle them! I rarely talk to everyday moms about our lives but God forbid you comment on anything your'e doing because it's immediately dismissed with "well, he's getting better so it's all worth it!" in a sing songy voice that invites no further discussion, or worse, nothing at all aside from uncomfortable looks like your trying to piss on their Wheaties or something. How about just a smidge of validation? I'm not asking for handouts or a magic wand, though it might be nice on occasion, but just some good ole fashioned "you know Angela, it must be hard" or anything that feels like a pat on the back instead of a sucker punch.
ReplyDeleteIs it just me or is autism just a boring drag for everyone else too & they'd rather not have to see or hear it? They need to thank their lucky stars they don't live with it 24/7 because that's the real drag. Don't get me wrong, I thank God that I can save this kid but the saving doesn't come easy or cheap--it's like doing the breast stroke in dog shit and keeping a smile on your face the whole time.
Signed,
Feeling pissed & whiny in California
I was thinking about my last post & I feel like an ass for being so negative. I guess it has been a rough Xmas! We're in detox mode around here so I guess things don't seem so cheery right now. Its wonderful having a child whose almost crossed the finish line but awful when you lose that through detox. I guess I always worry we won't get back to where we were. Plus, I had spent an entire weekend listening to my in-laws crabbing about their normal children & "busy" schedules and got to feeling resentful and feeling sorry for myself. Fortunately, those moments are fleeting & I've learned to move on much more quickly. Anyhow, I just wanted to apologize for the negativity this blissful holiday season. I'm so glad you didn't post anything! I do realize that this isn't a Dr. Phil therapy blog for autism!
ReplyDeleteI also didn't mean to send such a long reply on my biomed practitioner. She's been about the only thing that has allowed me to remain sane through all of this so I still have plenty of warm- fuzzies there. I know many others who seem to either care a lot or know a lot too but I've come across very few who are both so it's been impressive. But honestly, I'm in no hurry for her to be even busier & planned on keeping her more to myself a little while longer. I know that's selfish but you know how it is, when its your kid, you just want the best for them. Once the docs get jam packed with patients for a few years they start to get more worn down, especially in this field!
On a positive note, your Christmas picture with the kids is adorable, even though I know it was probably frustrating as all get out to accomplish. Happy New Year! I hope your household has a better time of it than the typical spectrum festivities!
Angela
I feel the same way the majority of the time. Feel free to rant anytime! :) That's what my blog is for. lol. I do a lot of it on here. :)
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