I know many autistic adults have a problem with how parents portray their lives as parents to autistic children. Truth is, that is their lived experience no matter how angry it may make us. It’s their reality and everyone is entitled to speak truth. In that vein, I share this Nigerian video done for Autism Awareness month a few years ago.
This video is my reality, especially for my youngest who doesn’t speak to communicate. (Well, minus the dad’s reactions to the doctor presumably saying there’s no ‘cure.’) I was not ready! This video is for my youngest who I also promise to speak for when she needs my voice. For my youngest, who inspires me to bend my back on her behalf so I can meet her where she is instead of making her conform to where society says she should be.
Hugs…Not really. Not always. But this? Yes always. My hair is her happy place. And so I bend my body to give her a bit of comfort and love. She rests on me, leans into me, and relaxes.
They said I should write a book 