Ever since your child was diagnosed with autism. Do you...
1) Find the use of the "R" word even more absolutely disgusting? (you know the one)
2) See even more beauty in a child with disabilities than you ever had before?
3) Find yourself holding your tongue in public when you get dirty/disgusted looks when your child is mid-meltdown?
4) Give other parents a sympathetic smile or nod when they are going through the same thing?
Heres my answers, if you are interested:
1) As for me, I never did like the R word much. I like it even less now. I wont use it, and I will give the dirty eyeball to anyone who uses it around me.
2)In Costco today, my wife and I were in line behind a mother and daughter. The little girl had Downs Syndrome. She was an absolutely beautiful little girl with the sweetest smile! I watched her and relished in her innocent joy. Unabashed happiness.
3) 2 things: A) I'm sasquatch sized... most wont give me a dirty look for obvious reasons. B) I wont hold my tongue. I know maybe I should, but no.
4) Always.
Please answer in the comments... I'd love to know!
1. Don't like the r word except when referring to my ex. He deserves it though. 2. Yes I see absolute beauty in a child with disabilities. 3. Can not and will not hold my tongue. I do try to be diplomatic try no guarantees though. 4. Always or I say something nice.
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