OT-my sister just found out her little boy has autism/upset

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Hi all, my twin sister's son who is 5 years old has just been diagnosed with

a form of autism, My family knew he was behind on his developments but we

definitely weren't aware that it was serious. You know all kids develop

differently. I got the call at work from my husband to call her and that's when

I found

out, suffice to say I got upset, my sister is taking it better than I am and

I'm not even his mother. I felt life is just unfair and my mood was pretty

down. I am usually very positive, but today I went to a corner at work and just

cried, I cried for my son , my sisters child and for all those that

suffer. In my family I am the nurturer and the comforter, everyone comes to me

with their problems, and sometimes I just need someone to lean on, to talk to,

to

discuss my fears. When I got home, I read s post and that made me feel

better, I think I am still at that stage where I fear I am going to lose

to cf, I love him so much and just can't stand the thought of losing him

or something happening to him. This feeling isn't always on the forefront but

deep down its hiding, occasionally rearing its ugly head. It usually takes

something else to bring it out, case in point my sister's child's diagnosis. In

life I don't ask for much, all I want is and to be happy and

healthy, I want him to lead a normal life as possible, I want so much for my

kids,

as any mother would. Thanks for listening to me cry, I really needed it. And

Thanks especially to for reminding us about precious moments in life.

, mommy of 5 years old w/cf/adhd and no cf