Standing on the outside looking in...our life with autism

[Fleur]

Maz I don't know what to say...what an amazing story... what a privilege it is to hear this from you... I don't know how else to put it

[~Raven~]

I aplogised and said he was actually reaching out...the first time ever as he has autism..her comment was..im sorry he doesnt look it....WTF? I yelled at her....we'll you dont look stupid now do you!

I'm keeping that one in the vault!

[boobaloo]

wow maz, you are such an incredible mother - the patience that must have taken you, and your perseverence is amazing. it certainly puts tantrums into perspective for me. thankyou for sharing your story, it's a very brave thing to do, and you have opened my eyes up wide. i wish you and your kids all the happiness in the world xoxo

[nanananny]

maz post #34 you made me cry, then you made me laugh, then you made me be kind of filled with wonder

[lestyrox]

Maz you're amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your story, your strength and love as a mother has really given me hope. So much of what you've said i can relate to. The grieving, the frustration and anger and feeling so alone and isolated as a parent.
I look forward to your next post. Your posts are helping more people than you realise, it is so comforting to know i'm not the only mother feeling this way. Its so refreshing to read such an honest and open account of your life and the sadness and elation that goes with parenting a child with autism.

God bless you.

[Moi]

Maz thank you for sharing your story and for being so honest. It has helped me to understand what a friend of mine is going through.

[Maruschke]

My boy smiled at me...he said mum and smiled at me. He didnt scream at me, lash out with throwing a car at me or the chair...he didnt head butt the ground..he searched for me, found me and made eye contact with me....we were winning......we were breaking through.

What a beautiful memory . Thanks for sharing Maz.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Wow, make you realise how much you take for granted. What a special moment that will be treasured forever.

[Jahzara]

Maz

You tell your story so beautifully !

You are an inspiration - thankyou so much for sharing.
You are helping me to understand - thankyou

xxoo

[lauren22]

My boy smiled at me...he said mum and smiled at me. He didnt scream at me, lash out with throwing a car at me or the chair...he didnt head butt the ground..he searched for me, found me and made eye contact with me....we were winning......we were breaking through.

Maz
oh im holding back the tears at the absolute love in your words. So beautifully written, thankyou, just thankyou.

[feeb]

t.when he suddly stopped rocking, turned to me, looked me in the eye and said mum. I was screaming on the inside..woo hooo and holding back the tears I simply answered him with yes Wilhelm...he smiled at me....winked and then looked back at the telly and that was that....he never rocked again from that day.
..........

OHHH what a memorable momment for you. I am crying reading this.

hugs

xoxo

[boobaloo]

what a special little guy - you must be so proud of him and the progress that you have made. you are incredible.

[~Gee_Whizzy~]

Maz i check in everyday to this thread and i look forward to reading your entries as they have helped me gain an insight into what a friend of mine is just starting to go through. Thank you for sharing your story and allowing us into what must be just a small piece of how your life is - you are truly amazing - as for that teacher.....well my mum always told me if I don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all, so i won't on that matter - Thank you again for your sharing you story

[Nettie]

Maz - the stress I'm under at work seems now completely meaningless. What you face every day must be so like living in a pressure cooker...

I can only say thank you so much for sharing this and enlightening me. I really had no idea how completely overwhelming Autism could be.

Do you want to start up another thread (or put it in here) about what we 'ignoramuses' should do if we meet a child with autism? I would hate to set off an episode by trying to be kind.. It's fine if you don't want to (heck - you've got enough on your plate!) - I would just like the advice. I'll go looking at Autism sites for it if you're not able, as I feel it's very important to me now!

[kelebek]

I have giggled and cried while reading this thread and as usual you have left me wanting more....

thankyou for sharing your journey and letting us in from the other side

[Gigi]

thanks for sharing Maz

that sounds glib, but you know how i mean it (genuinely).

[~Raven~]

ONe boy started screaming, then it set another one off, and in the end all 4 SN boy's were looking at each other screaming. As they say when in Rome and me being me...I began screaming with them, the the other girls joined in....it was so unbelievable.

[Jaycee]

Maz, thank you so much for sharing your journey with us.
It really does open our eyes as to what it's like to walk a day in your shoes and all I can say is you are truly an amazing woman!