Acknowledging that I am capable of being loved is a hard and unfinished task on this journey, and in my life. I hope I get there. Isolation is a protective mechanism. Vulnerability has been a gateway to extremely toxic relationships.
Maybe look into a group for Autistic people to find others who will be understanding and who you could eventually, safely open up to. Hard but true words about isolation...In some ways. I chose to be alone at school to avoid the struggles I had with being social and the potential bullying etc. I hope you can find some true support- 100% your person or people are out there!! ❤️❤️❤️
Love this! Our daughter {recently diagnosed at 19} just asked my husband and I to start collecting something and then take part in show and tell to teach one another about our special interest. I’ll be honest, walking alongside her in her diagnosis I am making lots of mistakes and initially I wasn’t on board but within 30 seconds I changed my mind as I could see that this is something she missed out on doing without feeling anxious and scared when she was in her school years, those things were always challenging because she masked and never felt she could share the real her. My heart broke a little, yet I was also so grateful she asked us. Healing comes in many forms and maybe show and tell is one way love can help heal♥️ {her special internet is kpop and I’m still trying to decide mine but goodness it’s going to be fun}
Wow, wow, wow, Tara. What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing this and I hope doing show and tell with your daughter and husband is a healing experience for all of you. ❤️
Showing up and listening without opinions, triggers, or trying to fix anything... I'm learning this right now. I've realized recently that a couple of my important relationships lack this space, and am trying to learn how to offer this to the other person and exercise good boundaries when they are not willing to offer it to me. Learning to love and be loved is certainly one of life's major journeys, and I loved (😁) your thoughts on it.
I love how you both did some drawing together - your tree looks amazing! I also really enjoy parallel play, it's the most comfortable form of recieving/giving love for me ❤️
Such a beautiful post Charlie. I know I am just talking as an outsider and a stranger, but I think it’s so beautiful that you have such a special relationship. Someone to have beside you through the good and bad ❤️
Acknowledging that I am capable of being loved is a hard and unfinished task on this journey, and in my life. I hope I get there. Isolation is a protective mechanism. Vulnerability has been a gateway to extremely toxic relationships.
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Maybe look into a group for Autistic people to find others who will be understanding and who you could eventually, safely open up to. Hard but true words about isolation...In some ways. I chose to be alone at school to avoid the struggles I had with being social and the potential bullying etc. I hope you can find some true support- 100% your person or people are out there!! ❤️❤️❤️
Love this! Our daughter {recently diagnosed at 19} just asked my husband and I to start collecting something and then take part in show and tell to teach one another about our special interest. I’ll be honest, walking alongside her in her diagnosis I am making lots of mistakes and initially I wasn’t on board but within 30 seconds I changed my mind as I could see that this is something she missed out on doing without feeling anxious and scared when she was in her school years, those things were always challenging because she masked and never felt she could share the real her. My heart broke a little, yet I was also so grateful she asked us. Healing comes in many forms and maybe show and tell is one way love can help heal♥️ {her special internet is kpop and I’m still trying to decide mine but goodness it’s going to be fun}
Wow, wow, wow, Tara. What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing this and I hope doing show and tell with your daughter and husband is a healing experience for all of you. ❤️
Showing up and listening without opinions, triggers, or trying to fix anything... I'm learning this right now. I've realized recently that a couple of my important relationships lack this space, and am trying to learn how to offer this to the other person and exercise good boundaries when they are not willing to offer it to me. Learning to love and be loved is certainly one of life's major journeys, and I loved (😁) your thoughts on it.
Mmmm I feel this so strongly Sylvia, thank you for sharing where you're at. ❤️
I love how you both did some drawing together - your tree looks amazing! I also really enjoy parallel play, it's the most comfortable form of recieving/giving love for me ❤️
Thank you Liv! ❤️
Such a beautiful post Charlie. I know I am just talking as an outsider and a stranger, but I think it’s so beautiful that you have such a special relationship. Someone to have beside you through the good and bad ❤️