Today is World Autism Awareness Day. For some people it is everyday that they are aware of this. Being aware that their kid is yelling at the top of their lungs then quickly covering their ears because the vibrations become a sensory overload. Being aware of the stares and even sometimes the pity eyes people give you. Yes raising an autistic son is super challenging. There have been days were I literally thought my head was going to explode or that my mind would finally just give up on me. That is a scary thing to admit and to be vulnerable about but I can admit it without regret knowing that every obstacle that has or will occur in our lives will be handled with pure grace and be taken care of. I wouldnt change any challenge or hardship that we have been thru in raising our son because with each trial we can learn for the future. I used to get mad at people who treated odin like he was a nuisance in public, but now I feel sorry for them. Sorry that they are not aware of the pure genius that is in the midst of them. The innocence in being childlike and free. Instead of acting out in frustration I try to explain why he is being loud or acting a certain way. Information kills ignorance in most situations so i ask that we just be reminded of that daily. That baby/kid on a plane thats crying, the kid that looks like hes throwing a fit in a store or a restaurant, the parents who look just as spent as the kids. Offer encouragement because words can speak life or death. Make sure in your daily situations that you are aware of this fact and choose your words and actions accordingly.
Posted on: Wed, 02 Apr 2014 17:13:37 +0000