Originally posted by HappyGirl:
Mothering Todd sure is forcing Lois to change in ways that are very challenging for her.
Parenting definitely does that to one, and doubly so parenting a child with special needs. I often say, only half-jokingly, that my Ph.D. was nowhere near as educational as my M.O.M..
I'd imagine they have Bernie working on a way to prevent that if it's possible. That's an entirely new ethical dilemma.
Now that's the truth. And it has plenty of real-world counterparts. Not the super-powers part, of course, but the question of when it is appropriate to give an individual with a disability medicine that they themselves don't directly need in order to improve their life indirectly, or to keep them or others safe.
For the record, I love one-shots; they're all I have time to read these days.
And they're all I have time to write these days. (Good thing they are the type of story that comes easiest to me.)
Thanks for posting this one.
And thanks so much for leaving feedback.
Terry, I'm sensing a theme here with your children and wandering.
Seriously, though, it must have been scary to look back and see yourself shy one child. Out of curiosity, did you ever find out why your son strayed? Had he spied something that drew his attention?
The person with the sig was Chief Pam. It said, "I'm raising a child with autism. What's your superpower?" I loved that saying so much that I bought a tee shirt with it. I often wear the shirt when I take my son into public places where I think he might act up. I figure it's a positive way of cluing onlookers in on the reasons for his atypical behaviour.
One other saying I absolutely love -- the title of one of Patsy Clarimont's books -- Normal is just a setting on your dryer.
I hope that you stay patient with your son.
I do try, but it sure isn't easy, and I fear I don't always succeed.
It's very hard, I know, but one day it will all seem worth it. I can't tell you when, of course, but I'm positive that the day will come.
From your keyboard to God's monitor.
Joy,
Lynn
