Lessons From My Autistic Son: The Gifts Of Caring, Acceptance, Appreciation and Love
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I have learned from my autistic son
To give and receive
The most precious gifts of life
The gifts of caring, acceptance, appreciation and love
The gifts of caring
Understanding and meeting your needs
Showing my patience
Because I know you have tried the best that you could
The gifts of acceptance
That you cannot be like other normal kids
Having to put aside my expectations
Your differences are what make you unique
The gifts of appreciation
Appreciating that you my autistic son
Is a gift from God
Which is given to me for a purpose
The gifts of love
Giving right from my heart
Hopefully that the giving of myself to you
Will help you to achieve your fullest potential
Read my other posts about my experiences with my autistic son.
Lessons From An Autistic Son
You Need To Ask The Question Why Part 1
You Need To Ask The Question Why Part 2
You Need To Ask The Question Why Part 3
Caring, Accepting, Appreciating and Loving
Charles
@positivesteem upvoted reading this brought me to tears, you remind me of my Mom - a very loving one .
this line is the one that touched me most ...
I could tell how much love has written these words.
My mom and I had a heart to heart talk months before she passed away at that time, i was barely going home and been away for some time. She told me to just be me, follow my heart, live a life and oblige myself not to fulfill the expectations of no one but myself.
Your son is very lucky to have you and I agree - he's a gift from God. Stay strong <3
Thank you for your kind words and for your encouragement.
I am trying to stay strong and live life one day at a time
Empathy is far too lacking in our world. Heartfelt words.
Agreed. It is sometimes difficult to show empathy to those who are so different from oursleves
'Born for Love: Why Empathy Is Essential--and Endangered' by Bruce Perry - one of my favorite books!
Thank you for your suggestion @mindhunter
My son is autistic too...every moment I can encapsulate is precious <3 very, very, precious!! <3 <3 <3 Great poem @positiveesteem :-D
Thanks. Wishing the best for your son too
I have noticed your kindness. Thanks for upvoting me earlier.
You are welcome