Small beans in the grand scheme of things.
DD2 has her driving test tomorrow.
She is 17 and has Aspergers. Life is bloody hard for her in ways most people have absolutely no concept of. But she is determined and works so flipping hard to be 'normal' (for want of a better word).
Being able to drive would give her so much independence and freedom. It would mean she wouldn't need to get an hour long bus journey to and from college, with associated massive anxiety and sensory crap. It would mean she could actually concentrate at college instead of having to try to wind down enough to even walk into the classroom.
Being able to drive would mean she could go to parties like a 'normal' 17 year old. But be able to leave when she needs to.
She'd be able to drive to work. We live in the sticks and her job finishes at 9pm. She is too scared to walk home in the dark. Mostly we can pick her up but both work shifts so sometimes can't.
The independence would mean she wouldn't have to rely on Mum or Dad forever.
If she doesn't pass she'll need to keep going until she does. She needs to do it.
So. Please, if you could spare a thought I'd be very thankful.
