Autism: Surviving and Thriving

Fourteen years ago my youngest 3 boys were diagnosed with autism within a 9 month span. Devastation and grieving followed. Doctors gave me little or no hope, but they didn't know me very well. I refused to believe that my boys were doomed.

My boys are now young men, adults with autism. They are thriving, but every day presents its turmoil and challenges.

My family: husband Mike, sons Ryan 23 yr, Nicholas 21 yr, and Cameron 18 yr. (Ryan and Nick have autism; Cam has recovered from autism.) Our oldest sons, Michael 34 yr and Stuart 25 yr, moved out of the house. Ryan has also moved out, and is still working towards complete independence.

Monday, February 25, 2013

Time Out For Mom And Dad

Simple date night
Life with autism.  Just like any life, autism presents many twists and turns in life.  Sometimes other people hold the controls of my kids' lives, and that is difficult to accept.  Frustration and patience!

One lesson I have learned is that Mike and I need to take time together.  We rely on each other to get through the issues that autism presents, so we need to ensure that our relationship is alive and well.

Sometimes focusing on us helps me get through some tough times.  Like the other day.  Problems were mounting, and there was nothing more I could do but point them out to certain people who could correct them.  Nothing was immediately done.  Disappointment.  URRRGG.

I decided to surprise Mike.  With money lacking for "extras", I came up with a very simple date night.  Some candles, glasses, champagne, and a rose.  I sent a picture to his cell phone.  He said that I made his day.  Yea.

That made me happy! :)

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