So Upset

[sazza76]

Hi
I will try to keep it brief, I'm looking for advice please.

My son is 3 and was diagnosed with ASD last November. Since he was tiny we had been going weekly to a neighbours house who had a baby a few months older. Ever since I mentioned my concerns last September she changed. She made every excuse not to see us. We saw her twice between then & Xmas. Everytime I mentioned my son she changed the subject abruptly. As you can imagine I was upset & angry for many reasons. He was uninvited to their wedding & bday party. So i've just stayed away from them.

We live in a small cul de sac with 8 houses, we're right in the middle. Always loved living here and got on well with neighbours. Now many are ignoring me, & she has got friendly with those with children. They are having a jubilee party outside my house & i'm not invited.

What would you do? I'm still reeling from my sons diagnosis & my mum being diagnosed with incurable cancer the same week. I hate leaving the house incase we get ignored. I dont know what to do, i'm sorry if this was the wrong place to post.

Sazzy

Jimjams is right. Ask what you can do to help at the Jubilee party, its always a good ploy. If it wasn't for the street party I think you'd be able to get on well enough without the bitch and the others would work it out for themselves over time (good old karma again!). But I think its worth doing something because of the street party. It is sad that other people put you through such a hurtful experience when you're hurting already, just know that you will find other, nicer people. Mind you, I've known some absolute shockers in the SN world!

That's true, Davros. Having a DC with SN doesn't automatically make you a saint, unfortunately.