This is about my son and I'm feeling really upset.
He's autistic. He's 25. He's a really lovely young man.
So why does absolutely nobody in the world want to be his friend?
When he was in senior school I would hug him and tell him that kids can be cruel but they grow up and learn to be more inclusive.
When he was at college I told him the same thing, they are still growing up, give it time, why not join clubs for things you are interested in and you'll have people to talk to and maybe make friends.
Didn't work.
When he was at uni doing his degree I told him you'll find your tribe here, people at uni are more mature, they are more accepting.
Didn't happen.
Now he's at uni doing his masters and he still hasn't got a single person who even wants to have lunch with him.
He has an odd way of talking, people often say he sounds like English is not his first language but surely that can't be an issue.
He stims and he has some topics he is obsessive about yesterday but so what?
He's kind hearted, he's considerate, he's the first person to want to help anyone, he's got a great sense of humour, he has never got drunk or done drugs or smoked, his worst habit is his carb addiction!
He went on a student union organised trip today and he's there all alone. Bus full of students. He took yet another chance trying to socialise and he's alone. Again.
I have asked so many people to please be honest with me and tell me if I am missing something and they all assure me he's lovely.
Why can't people see past a bit of so called 'weirdness' and see who someone is and see what a good friend they could be if only someone would give them a chance?