Re: Thoughts about the Oprah show.

[Guest guest]

They do need to do more shows on what to do after a diagnosis.. but

right now.. just getting the word out there.. raising the awareness

of others.. and maybe leaving people with something to remember

should they see a child melting down somewhere and a parent looking

stressed, frazzled and ready to drop.. This is a just a

beginning... and they all have to start somewhere... I'm just glad

that it is starting to be more of a front in the media world..

>

> It was good to show those who don't know what autism is, but they

do need to

> develop a show on how to help parents find resources and what to do

to find

> support.

>

> The show brought back so many memories, Like those parents who were

on the

> show, I remember being stressed out 24x7, not being able to take my

son anywhere

> and most painfully I remember what it was like to not know who I

was to my

> son, to not feel like a mom. I didn't know what I meant to him.

This itself is

> all too painful when I remember it.

>

> Now, it's been a part of our lives when my son will return

affection,

> spontaniously say " Mommy " say " I love you " at times. We now have a

100% relationship

> bond and I feel secure knowing my son know's who I am and what I

mean to him.

> If there was any part of my son's autism recovery that I would've

longed

> for, this is truly the part, I am so very thankful for it.

>

> In addition to our relationship bond, I can take my son Davey

anywhere and

> not be stressed. Davey on occassion goes grocery shopping with me

and he has

> pushed the little kid carts helping me shop. He follow's along

with me and I am

> so pleased at how he enjoys helping me.

>

> I truly hope that all of you will find support here with us as we

share our

> experiences and insights on what we can do to help our children.

Let me know

> if you have questions or need resources.

>

> Yours Most Truly,

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