I think maybe I am way too sensitive but I don't cope well with DS having high functioning autism.
I was quite shy as a teenager and I found that hard enough - but I think DS will struggle even more than I did and my heart breaks for him.
Sometimes I feel positive and think things might work out kind of ok for him - but then something small happens and I feel really depressed. Like today he met up with some boys from his class - they are age 6. The boys were all excited to see each other and hardly seemed to notice DS - like it hardly made a difference to them that he was there. I've felt really depressed all evening now. I wish I wasn't so easily knocked back.
Also, I get upset listening to the other parents talking about the endless playdates their children do. DS absolutely loves playdates but is rarely asked - and it's not easy for me to ask others as things are not straight forward with DS.
I just hope DS will have some friends, not be bullied or isolated in school, get a job that he kind of enjoys which pays enough that he can support himself - and maybe find someone he loves. It seems like a lot to hope for.
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