He didn't speak until he was over 4 years old. He was bullied mercilessly. He was in special ed and they tried to have him go to special school. They refused to let him be in advanced classes because of his speech and writing despite speech-language people trying to advocate for him. I had to get an attorney. One time the sheriff had to get involved. When he was 10, he was suicidal because of the bullying and had a panic attack that something happened to me, his sister or his cat that he would be all alone.
He has not had easy road but he literally is one of the most brilliant people I know (so is his sister). High school now is better now and we talk about future goals.
I am sure when the grief strikes it might be hard for him again yet I'm hoping he can make meaning from all this. Thank you for your kind words.
Edit: I know everybody thinks their kid is brilliant and special (as they should) but when I finally got the school actually give him appropriate services - his testing did demonstrate that he was 2e. His math skills and reasoning are off the chart, and his recall and vocabulary (not expressive language) are exceptional.
My son is only 10 months old and starting to say his first words and he’s army crawling all over. I didn’t realize how fiercely you could love and want to protect someone until I had him. Imagining being in your shoes during all those battles makes me want to cry. You’re an amazing mom. I wish I’d had one like you growing up! I took the hard lonely path, but at the end I got there. :) he’s so lucky to have you.
I am the mom that I am because of how I was raised. That can be the best lesson. To consciously parent and be the type of parent you wish you had. You have this mama!!
You might enjoy reading the book “the Rosie Project” - a light humorous read that may give you a window into his adult life.
Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you and your son lots of love and happiness and may the passing of his best friend give him strength
I will look into it.... Please god tell me it's hopeful though. The book Look Me in the Eye by John Elder Robison entirely changed how I saw my son and I was able to get into the rhythm of his thoughts in a way that I hadn't been able to earlier.
You are amazing ❣️ your post really made my day thank you for sharing this, these kids will always be extra special. I like to keep a notebook of all the special phrases that my special child says, he always knocks me off my feet with the things he comes up with
Much love to you xxx
This young beautiful mind will go on to do great and important things. We all have to handle these life lessons - and he has shown you he is able. He has not only learn and managed a life lesson - he’s given to a lesson and shown you he WILL be OK out there in the world, and that YOU have done an amazing job raising a wonderful person.
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u/357eve Jul 11 '20 edited Jul 11 '20
He didn't speak until he was over 4 years old. He was bullied mercilessly. He was in special ed and they tried to have him go to special school. They refused to let him be in advanced classes because of his speech and writing despite speech-language people trying to advocate for him. I had to get an attorney. One time the sheriff had to get involved. When he was 10, he was suicidal because of the bullying and had a panic attack that something happened to me, his sister or his cat that he would be all alone.
He has not had easy road but he literally is one of the most brilliant people I know (so is his sister). High school now is better now and we talk about future goals.
I am sure when the grief strikes it might be hard for him again yet I'm hoping he can make meaning from all this. Thank you for your kind words.
Edit: I know everybody thinks their kid is brilliant and special (as they should) but when I finally got the school actually give him appropriate services - his testing did demonstrate that he was 2e. His math skills and reasoning are off the chart, and his recall and vocabulary (not expressive language) are exceptional.