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That man is evil. Period. As mothers our instincti...

2009-08-18T22:43:13.933-04:00

That man is evil. Period. As mothers our instinctive nature is to protect our children from him and anyone like him and anyone who supports the likes of him. Being a parent now, I look back at that period of my life and marvel at how any parent could just abandon their child to that.
I am glad you were able to heal, but I have to say do not fear him or those like him, rather be a better parent for it and protect your child from ever having to endure that kind of pain and suffering. When someone tells you that you are being over protective, smile and be proud you are doing your job well. And if ever there is a chance to stop him or his kind from harming more children, jump at it. I know I will.

K, Lady, I must say, I think this is the most poi...

2009-06-07T01:12:23.442-04:00

K,

Lady, I must say, I think this is the most poignant comment ever, and I appreciate you sharing. It can be a tough thing to do.

I didn't let up on myself, and I haven't let up on my kids. I knew the minute it happened I had to find them both, no matter how terrified and regardless of what I personally had to suffer through that I would get them back. There are so many people who have gone before me that I would find months later who kept me moving forward for my kids and that led to what I try to do now to help other families.

I will not stop. Our future depends upon it. We are an alliance, and each and every one of us plays an important part. This I have truly learned.

We will win. Our kids will win. Period.

I hope to meet you in person at Autism One in 2010!
xoxox
Ang

Ang, I sought therapy when Nick was diagnosed. I j...

2009-06-06T22:54:23.067-04:00

Ang, I sought therapy when Nick was diagnosed. I just could not figure out why I could not hold it together. There were other things happening in my life at the same time that we got the A word dx for Nick and I was literally making my self sick trying to fix everything.
I grew up in a "Christian" Family. Lets just say that things look much different to the outside world than they may really be on the inside of a home.
The one good thing that came out of the therapy was my understanding of why Nick being non verbal was so hard for me. The therapist said that because I was not allowed a voice when I was a child and so many things were happening that should never be happening to a child, having a child myself who could not speak and tell me why he cried and screamed was just terrifying.
I hope that you don't let up on the organization you are after.
You have definitely found your voice.